New construction · San Francisco
How does coastal review affect new construction in San Francisco?
New construction inside San Francisco's coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. Coastal Zone applies to Ocean Beach and parts of the western/southern shoreline; CDP may apply.
What changes the answer in San Francisco.
Coastal Zone applies to Ocean Beach and parts of the western/southern shoreline; CDP may apply. Discretionary Review (DR) requests can be filed by neighbors on almost any new SFR; Planning Commission hearings common. Section 311/312 neighbor notification mandatory.
- Coastal Zone applies to Ocean Beach and parts of the western/southern shoreline; CDP may apply.
- Coastal Development Permit review timeline
- View / bluff / sand setback constraints
- Discretionary Review (DR) requests can be filed by neighbors on almost any new SFR; Planning Commission hearings common. Section 311/312 neighbor notification mandatory.
Source-backed note
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) coordinates with the California Coastal Commission (or local CDP authority under a certified LCP) on coastal-zone projects.
Reference: California Coastal Commission — Coastal Development Permits — California Coastal Commission
Local authority: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
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