Planning Code›Article 7 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
San Francisco County Municipal Code § 727 Lakeside Village Neighborhood Commercial District
San Francisco County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · San Francisco County
Cite as: San Francisco County Municipal Code § 727 · Text as of 2026-10-22
The Lakeside Village Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the southwestern part of the City and stretches along Ocean Avenue from Junipero Serra Boulevard to 19th Avenue. It is a neighborhood serving shopping corridor nestled among single-family homes. Lakeside Village has small ground-floor retail, restaurant, and medical office space and is serviced by the M-line streetcar. Building controls for the Lakeside Village Neighborhood Commercial District promote various scales of development which are compatible with the existing scale and character of the District. Commercial development is limited, with certain exceptions. Rear yard requirements at all levels preserve existing backyard space.
Commercial use provisions encourage the full range of neighborhood-serving convenience retail sales and services provided that the use size generally is limited to 3,000 square feet. However, commercial uses and features which could impact residential livability are prohibited, such as auto uses, general advertising signs, drive-up facilities, hotels, and late-night activity. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the District. Table 727. LAKESIDE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE Table 727. LAKESIDE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE Lakeside Village NCD Zoning Category § References Controls BUILDING STANDARDS Massing and Setbacks Height and Bulk Limits. §§ 102, 105, 106, 250–252, 260 , 263.19, 261.1, 270, 270.3 , 271. See also Height and Bulk District Maps Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT12 for more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per § 261.1. 5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground Floor Uses § 263.20 P in some districts Rear Yard §§ 130, 134, 134(a)(e), 136 Required at grade level and at each succeeding level or Story: 25% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet Front Setback and Side Yard §§ 130, 131, 132, 133 Generally not required; however, if the existing sidewalk does not meet the recommended width required by the Better Streets Plan, a front setback shall be provided so that, when combined with the existing sidewalk, the total distance from the curb to the building frontage meets or exceeds the required recommended width under the Better Streets Plan. This setback is required only up to 15 feet above street grade. See § 132(e). Street Frontage and Public Realm Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements § 138.1 Required Street Frontage Requirements § 145.1 Required; controls apply to above-grade parking setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses, ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level spaces, transparency and fenestration, and gates, railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for historic buildings. Ground Floor Commercial § 145.4 Required on some streets, see § 145.4 for specific districts. Vehicular Access Restrictions § 155(r) Restricted on some streets, see § 155(r) for specific districts Miscellaneous Planned Unit Development § 304 C Awning § 136.1 P Canopy or Marquee § 136.1 NP(5) Signs §§ 262, 602-604, 607, 607.1, 608, 609 As permitted by § 607.1 General Advertising Signs §§ 262, 602, 604, 608, 609, 610, 611 NP Design Guidelines and Standards General Plan Commerce and Industry Element Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines, Citywide Design Standards, and any other applicable design guidelines that have been approved by the Planning Commission. Housing Choice-SF § 206.10 Form-based density, additional height, and other zoning modifications for eligible projects in the R-4 Height and Bulk District.
Zoning Category § References Controls Zoning Category § References Controls RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Development Standards Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit] §§ 135, 136 100 square feet if private, or 133 square feet if common, or the amount of open space required in the nearest Residential District, whichever is less. Off-Street Parking Requirements §§ 145.1, 150, 151.1 , 153 - 156, 161, 166, 204.5 No car parking required. Maximum permitted per § 151.1..1 3 Bike parking required per
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