C-3-O Zone in San Francisco, CA
C-3-O zoning district rules in San Francisco, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The C-3-O zone in San Francisco, CA is a commercial district (Regional Commercial). Permits large-scale retail and commercial uses serving a regional market area. Often applied to major shopping centers, auto malls, and regional service clusters.
Common Permitted Uses
- Regional shopping centers
- Auto dealerships
- Big-box retail
- Hotels
Permits large-scale retail and commercial uses serving a regional market area. Often applied to major shopping centers, auto malls, and regional service clusters.
Parking Requirements
Varies by use and district — many commercial zones have 0 minimum parking requirements per SF Planning Code. Parking maximums enforced in some transit-rich districts.
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