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VNA |
Van Ness Avenue | |
| Introduction | ||
| New Development | ||
| Continue Existing Commercial Use and Add Significant New Housing | ||
| Encourage Development of High Density Housing above Commercial Uses | ||
| Allow Existing Structures to Remain in Non-Residential Use | ||
| VNA.DEV.1.3 | Allow Residential Densities to be Established by Building Volume Rather than Lot Size | |
| VNA.DEV.1.4 | Maximize the Number of Housing Units | |
| VNA.DEV.1.5 | Provide More Affordable Housing | |
| VNA.DEV.2 | Maintain the Scale, Character, and Density of this Predominately Residential Neighborhood | |
| VNA.DEV.2.1 | Infill with Carefully Designed, Medium Density New Housing | |
| VNA.DEV.3 | Transform the Area into an Attractive Gateway | |
| VNA.DEV.3.1 | Create a Tree-Lined and Landscaped Median Strip | |
| VNA.DEV.3.2 | Support National Park Service Plans for Area Improvements | |
| VNA.DEV.4 | Permit Densities and Land Uses that are Compatible with Existing Development | |
| VNA.DEV.4.1 | Adopt Zoning Controls that Conform to the Van Ness Plan | |
| VNA.URB | Urban Design | |
| VNA.URB.5 | Encourage Development which Reinforces Topography and the Urban Pattern | |
| VNA.URB.5.1 | Establish Height Controls to Emphasize Topography | |
| VNA.URB.5.2 | Encourage a Regular Street Wall and Harmonious Building Forms | |
| VNA.URB.5.3 | Continue the Street Wall Heights as Defined by Existing Significant Buildings | |
| VNA.URB.5.4 | Preserve Existing View Corridors | |
| VNA.URB.5.5 | Encourage Full Lot Development Resulting an a Maximum Number of Dwelling Units | |
| VNA.URB.5.6 | Encourage Separation of Towers for Buildings Involving More than One Tower | |
| VNA.URB.6 | Encourage Distinguished Architectural Design | |
| VNA.URB.6.1 | Design Exterior Facades which Complement and Enhance Significant Works of Architecture | |
| VNA.URB.6.2 | Create Varied Rhythms in Developments on Large Lots | |
| VNA.URB.6.3 | Incorporate Setback Requirements to Increase Sun Exposure to Sidewalks | |
| VNA.URB.6.4 | Provide Variation in Building Base Design Details | |
| VNA.URB.6.5 | Prohibit Bridges over Streets or Other Public Right-of-Ways | |
| VNA.RES | Residential Livability | |
| VNA.RES.7 | Provide Safe and Attractive Environments within Each Mixed Use Development | |
| VNA.RES.7.1 | Ensure Safety, Security, and Privacy within New Residential Developments | |
| VNA.RES.7.2 | Provide Wind Protection and Sun Exposure in Open Space Areas | |
| VNA.RES.7.3 | Maintain Existing Open Space Requirements for Residential Use | |
| VNA.RES.7.4 | Design Mixed Use Developments to Create a Quiet Residential Environment | |
| VNA.SSC | Streetscape | |
| VNA.SSC.8 | Create an Attractive Street and Sidewalk Space to Transform Van Ness into a Residential Boulevard | |
| VNA.SSC.8.1 | Require Developers to Improve the Sidewalk Space Abutting their Properties | |
| VNA.SSC.8.2 | Plant Trees within the Sidewalk Space and Median Strip | |
| VNA.SSC.8.3 | Provide Street Trees with Removable Grates | |
| VNA.SSC.8.4 | Incorporate Low-Growing Ground Cover around Tree Plantings | |
| VNA.SSC.8.5 | Maintain Existing Sidewalk Widths | |
| VNA.SSC.8.6 | Incorporate Uniform Sidewalk Paving Material Features | |
| VNA.SSC.8.7 | Trim Sidewalk Curbs with Stone Paving Blocks | |
| VNA.SSC.8.8 | Assure Uniformity in Streetlight Design | |
| VNA.SSC.8.9 | Provide Attractive Street Furniture | |
| VNA.SSC.8.10 | Cluster Newspaper Racks at Specific Corner Locations | |
| VNA.SSC.8.11 | Establish and Enforce Criteria for Signs | |
| VNA.TRA | Transportation and Circulation | |
| VNA.TRA.9 | Provide Safe and Efficient Movement | |
| VNA.TRA.9.1 | Reduce Conflicts between Transit Vehicles and other Vehicles | |
| VNA.TRA.9.2 | Provide Visible and Readable Street and Bus Stop Signs | |
| VNA.TRA.9.3 | Investigate the Feasibility of Extending the California St. Cable Car Line | |
| VNA.TRA.9.4 | Investigate the Feasibility of Creating a MUNI Metro Line along the Van Ness Corridor | |
| VNA.TRA.9.5 | Where Feasible, Provide Access to Parking from Minor East-West Streets | |
| VNA.TRA.9.6 | Prohibit any New Drive-Up Facilities | |
| VNA.TRA.9.7 | Require Residential Parking at a 1:3 Ratio per Dwelling Unit | |
| VNA.TRA.9.8 | Adopt Short-Term Parking Rate Structures to Discourage Communter Parking | |
| VNA.TRA.9.9 | Encourage Use of Upper-Story Auto Storage Spaces within Auto Showrooms | |
| VNA.TRA.9.10 | Improve the Efficient and Free Flowing Use of Sidewalk Spaces in New Development | |
| VNA.TRA.9.11 | Orient Building Entrances to Enhance Pedestrian Circulation | |
| VNA.TRA.9.12 | Unify the Design of Street Furniture and Accessories | |
| VNA.TRA.9.13 | Discourage Access to Freight Loading Facilities from Van Ness Avenue | |
| VNA.CON | Conservation | |
| VNA.CON.10 | Conserve Existing Housing Resources | |
| VNA.CON.10.1 | Encourage Preservation of Existing Housing Structures | |
| VNA.CON.11 | Preserve the Fine Architectural Resources of Van Ness Avenue | |
| VNA.CON.11.1 | Avoid Demolition or Inappropriate Alteration of Significant Buildings | |
| VNA.CON.11.2 | Allow Relaxation of the Residential Use and Parking Requirements for Landmark Buildings | |
| VNA.CON.11.3 | Encourage the Retention and Appropriate Alteration of Contributory Buildings | |
| VNA.CON.11.4 | Encourage Architectural Integration of New Structures with Adjacent Significant Buildings | |
| VNA.APA | Appendix A - Significant Buildings | |
| VNA.APB | Appendix B - Contributory Buildings | |