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San Francisco Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of San Francisco zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in San Francisco County, California. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of San Francisco

Municipality:

San Francisco

Municipality Type:

City

County:

San Francisco County

State:

California

Map Type:

GIS

San Francisco Zoning Map (GIS)

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San Francisco Zoning Code

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How to read the San Francisco zoning map

  1. Open the City of San Francisco zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the San Francisco zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Zoning Codes for San Francisco

RC-3 : Residential-Commercial Districts, Medium Density View
RC-4 : Residential-Commercial Districts, High Density View
RH-1 : Residential, House Districts, One-Family View
RH-1(D) : Residential, House Districts, One-Family (Detached Dwellings) View
RH-1(S) : Residential, House Districts, One-Family with Minor Second Unit View
RH-2 : Residential, House Districts, Two-Family View
RH-3 : Residential, House Districts, Three-Family View
RM-1 : Residential, Mixed Districts, Low Density View
RM-2 : Residential, Mixed Districts, Moderate Density View
RM-3 : Residential, Mixed Districts, Medium Density View
RM-4 : Residential, Mixed Districts, High Density View
RTO : Residential, Transit-Oriented Neighborhood Districts View
RTO-M : Residential, Transit-Oriented – Mission Neighborhood Districts View

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in San Francisco, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

San Francisco is in San Francisco County, California. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in San Francisco County on the county page.

San Francisco is a city. It is an incorporated city in California, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

Other Zoning Maps in San Francisco County