San Francisco, California

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19th Aug 2025
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30th Jul 2025

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Planning and Zoning for San Francisco, CA

Largest Zones in San Francisco, CA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of San Francisco in CA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in San Francisco, CA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within San Francisco, CA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking63.47%30631.16
    Parking garage or lot63.47%30631.16
    Industrial2.85%1376.55
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities8.13%3922.75
    Storage and warehouses11.82%5703.57
    Manufacturing8.11%3915.46
    Contractors office4.09%1972.30
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.21%2030.23
    General industrial2.85%1376.55
    Residential59.38%28660.71
    Two family dwelling11.81%5699.83
    Mobile and floating homes0.02%8.62
    Accessory dwelling unit5.55%2677.39
    Multi family dwelling10.45%5044.37
    Dwellings (unspecified)66.04%31875.91
    Single family dwelling26.84%12955.35
    Communal housing59.38%28660.71
    Mechanical59.23%28586.03
    Utility structures63.91%30843.49
    Communication towers59.23%28586.03
    Agriculture64.14%30954.60
    Agricultural and hunting64.14%30954.60
    Other66.20%31953.00
    Signage62.94%30378.46
    Accessory8.93%4312.30
    Uncategorized12.42%5994.44
    Temporary uses1.15%555.33
    Multiple66.20%31953.00
    Retail12.45%6010.34
    Professional services5.71%2758.17
    General retail15.72%7586.82
    Personal services15.71%7582.33
    Eating and drinking establishments7.86%3792.57
    Restricted retail12.45%6010.34
    Community66.19%31944.38
    Schools and universities61.79%29822.08
    Medical61.34%29604.32
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure9.75%4706.98
    Public, quasi-public, and government66.19%31944.38
    Lodging32.84%15850.85
    Hotel/motel32.84%15850.85
    Commercial5.63%2715.72
    Professional office57.01%27517.32
    Entertainment15.62%7538.34
    Non-retail sales10.52%5078.87
    Automobile related uses14.55%7022.46
    General commercial20.69%9984.72
    Research and laboratory facilities5.63%2715.72