Hillcrest

Includes general descriptions of basic zones
Provides general code for accessory uses
- Single Dwelling Units allow no more than one unit on lot

Codes specific to zones[]

All zones in this area are part of the MCCPD code. This does not include any SF housing.

Commercial Node (CN-1, CN-1a, CN-2)

Commercial Village (CV-1)

Neighborhood Professional Zone (NP-1)

Minimum lot dimensions
Minimum yard and setback requirements
Multi-family residential allowed
Maximum densities ('dwelling units allowed' and 'residential density')
FAR bonuses for underground parking only
Requires a variety of street wall designs, but does not require walls to not be blank

Multi-unit residential (MR-500, MR-800b, MR-1000, MR-1500, MR-3000)

Mixed use zones
Allow for accessory uses, restrictions apply
Maximum densities ('dwelling units allowed' and 'residential density') in each zone
Minimum setbacks exist for each zone, but has exceptions
Minimum average floor unit area of 600 ft for residential uses
Allow addition of dwelling units. Must have pedestrian access to street. Related to granny flat?

Single-Unit (RS-1-1, RS-1-2, RS-1-5, RS-1-7)

These zones apply to urbanized communities

Minimum lot sizes
- Smallest lot size is 5,000 sq ft.
  - Other residential zones outside of Hillcrest region have below 4,000 sq ft lots (RM and RT)
Home occupations are permitted on a limited basis, while live/work units are not
Has maximum densities
Has minimum setbacks and frontages
Has maximum FAR's, but no bonuses
Accessory units are permitted but cannot be used as dwelling units
Garage facades may face the street
- Other residential zones outside of Hillcrest region require back entrances (RT)

Multi-unit residential (MR-500, MR-800b, MR-1000, MR-1500, MR-3000)

Mixed use zones
Allow for accessory uses, restrictions apply
Maximum densities ('dwelling units allowed' and 'residential density') in each zone
Minimum setbacks exist for each zone, but has exceptions
Minimum average floor unit area of 600 ft for residential uses
Allow addition of dwelling units. Must have pedestrian access to street. Related to granny flat?

Bicycle parking required minimums for commercial and multi-unit residential
- Also has maximum requirements
Minimum parking requirements with variation due to size
- Establishments can apply for minimum reductions of up to 15%
Maximum parking requirements with variation due to size
Common area parking requirements available to decrease off-street requirements, for planned urbanized communities and multiple dwelling unit developments
Shared parking provisions available taking into account peak parking demand hours
Decreased minimum parking requirements in transit areas (though not by impressive amounts)
Maximum parking requirements in place for various non-residential uses
Minimum carpool spaces required within overall minimum requirement
Off-street parking requirements can also be off-premises
Compact spaces not permitted
Requires screening/bounding of parking lots, that includes choice of landscaping, solid fence, walls, etc.
Mentions required pedestrian paths in parking lots, but does not list the provision in the parking document

Commercial use of sidewalks allowed
Street tree requirements of open ground surrounding tree. May or may not be relevant.
Pedestrian-scaled lighting and signage not mentioned
The Centre City planned development, San Diego's downtown, hasthese provisions:
- blank wall reduction
- pedestrian scale "features"
- mixed-use
- no minimum setbacks
- canopies on public ROW
- All projects' parking must be enclosed and architecturally integrated into or on top of a structure (retail in bottom? no detached parking garages?)
- Project about 30,000 sq ft, with over 50% of its facade abutting street frontages, shall be encapsulated by residential and non-residential uses (retail in bottom?)

Did not highlight Centre City document, as it might not be relevant.