Zoning Districts in San Francisco
Browse the zoning districts in San Francisco, CA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
San Francisco divides its land into 29 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
RH-1
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RH-1(D)
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RH-1(S)
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RH-2
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RH-3
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RM-1
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RM-2
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RM-3
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RM-4
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NC-1
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NC-2
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NC-3
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NC-S
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NCD
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NCT
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C-2
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C-3-G
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C-3-O
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C-3-R
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C-3-S
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MUO
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MUR
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MUG
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RED
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RED-MX
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PDR-1-B
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PDR-1-D
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PDR-1-G
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PDR-2
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About San Francisco Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in San Francisco.
Source: San Francisco Planning Code Section 207.1; California Government Code Chapter 13 §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source