This San Francisco ordinance requires that the front setback area for new buildings—including garages and additional parking—must be at least 50% permeable, or made up of permeable pavers and landscaped areas. It also requires that below-grade parking be located at certain depths to provide space for street trees.
Policy Details:
Locale: San Francisco, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Citation:
San Francisco Code of Ordinances Section 132.g




