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Article 1.7 — COMPLIANCE

San Francisco Planning Code § 170 Applicability of Requirements

San Francisco Planning Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Planning Code § 170 · Text as of 2026-09-23

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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Code shall be held to be minimum requirements. This Code is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law, ordinance or the San Francisco Municipal Code, except such as are specifically repealed by this Code; provided, however, that where this Code imposes a greater restriction upon any use, activity or feature, or with respect to any land or structure, than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law, ordinance or the Municipal Code, the provisions of this Code shall control.

(Added by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78)

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