Additional Procedures for Adding Garages to Potential Historic Resources (Zoning Administrator Bulletin 2006.1b)
Garages should be inserted, whenever possible, on facades other than the main elevation. In cases where a garage is proposed on the main elevation, additional review by the planning department staff may be required. Some of the “character-defining features” that, if altered, may trigger review are:
•    Architecture (Bays, decorative features, front entries)
•    Massing and Scale (Height front setbacks)
•    Relationship to adjacent buildings and streetscape (DPW significant trees, historic fences).

In cases where a garage opening may be appropriate, great care should be taken in the design and execution of the work.

In addition to the criteria set forth in Zoning Administrator Bulletin 2006.1a, there are additional criteria that apply to the review of new garages in potentially historic buildings.

For more information, contact the SF Planning Commission office:
1650 Mission Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone 415.558.6378 
Fax 415.558.6409