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Redwood City, California Zoning Code#
Supplement History Table#
| Article | Title |
|---|---|
| Article 1 | Introductory Provisions¹ |
| Article 2 | Definitions |
| Article 3 | Designation of Districts |
| Article 4 | Use Regulations Residential Zoning Districts |
| Article 5 | RH Residential—Hillside and R-1 Residential—Single-Family Districts¹ |
| Article 6 | R-2 Residential—Duplex District¹ |
| Article 8 | R-3 Multi-Family—Low Density District¹ |
| Article 9 | R-4 Multi-Family—Medium Density District¹ |
| Article 10 | R-5 Multi-Family—High Density District¹ |
| Article 11 | PO Professional Office District |
| Article 13 | CN Neighborhood Commercial District |
| Article 14 | CB Central Business District |
| Article 15 | CG General Commercial District |
| Article 16 | CP Commercial Park District¹ |
| Article 17 | IR Industrial—Restricted District |
| Article 17A | LII Light Industrial Incubator District |
| Article 18 | IP Industrial Park District |
| Article 19 | GI General Industrial District |
| Article 20 | TP Tidal Plain District |
| Article 22 | IS Interim Study District |
| Article 23 | PF Public Facilities District |
| Article 24 | MH Mobile Home District |
| Article 25 | Combining Districts |
| Article 27 | Sexually Oriented Businesses |
| Article 28 | RSB Redwood Shores Bayfront District |
| Article 29 | Requirements for Affordable Housing¹ |
| Article 30 | Off-Street Parking and Loading¹ |
| Article 31 | Special Uses |
| Article 32 | Supplementary Provisions |
| Article 33 | Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Parking¹ |
| Article 34 | Prezoning of Areas Prior to Annexation by City |
| Article 35 | Service Stations |
| Article 36 | Exterior Site Improvements¹ |
| Article 37 | Accessory Dwelling Units¹ |
| Article 38 | Wireless Communications Facilities |
| Article 39 | Child Care Facilities |
| Article 40 | Powers and Duties of Planning Bodies¹ |
| Article 41 | Common Procedures¹ |
| Article 42 | Use Permits¹ |
| Article 43 | Variances¹ |
| Article 44 | Reasonable Accommodations¹ |
| Article 45 | Architectural Permits¹ |
| Article 46 | Planned Development Permits¹ |
| Article 47 | Planned Community Permits |
| Article 48 | Floor Area Ratio for Single-Family Homes |
| Article 49 | Amendments¹ |
| Article 50 | Enforcement |
| Article 52 | Planned Community District or P District |
| Article 53 | Mixed-Use Corridor Zoning District |
| Article 54 | MUN Mixed-Use Neighborhood District |
| Article 55 | MUT Mixed-Use Transitional District¹ |
| Article 57 | Mixed-Use Waterfront MUW Zoning District |
| Article 58 | Firearms and Ammunition Retail Sale Use |
| Article 59 | Cannabis Cultivation and Commercial Cannabis Activity¹ |
| Article 60 | Zoning District Boundary Map¹ |
Redwood City City Zoning Code#
ARTICLE 8#
R-3 MULTI-FAMILY—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT¹#R-3
Footnotes:
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), adopted July 24, 2023, amended Art. 8 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. 8, §§ 8.1—8.13, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 1130, effective July 10, 1964; Ord. No. 1130.41, effective Mar. 9, 1966; Ord. No. 1130.98, effective July 9, 1969; Ord. No. 1130.119, effective Dec. 23, 1970; Ord. No. 1130.130, effective May 26, 1971; Ord. No. 1130.132, effective July 7, 1971; Ord. No. 1130.153, effective July 9, 1975; Ord. No. 1130.154, effective Aug. 13, 1975; Ord. No. 1130.169, effective Aug. 24, 1977; Ord. No. 1130.177, effective Sept. 26, 1991; Ord. No. 1130.226, effective July 27, 1983; Ord. No. 1130.238, effective Dec. 5, 1984; Ord. No. 1130.273, effective Nov. 15, 1990; Ord. No. 1130.274, effective Feb. 27, 1991; Ord. No. 1130.275, effective Feb. 27, 1991; Ord. No. 1130.277, effective Sept. 26, 1991; Ord. No. 1130.292, effective Mar. 31, 1994; Ord. No. 1130.327 §§ 7, 10, 11, effective Dec. 1, 2003; Ord. No. 1130.336 § 5 (part), effective Jan. 5, 2006; Ord. No. 1130-353, § 1(Exh. F), adopted June 27, 2011, Ord. No. 1130-364, § 5(Exh. E), adopted Aug. 24, 2015; Ord. No. 1130-383, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Apr. 12, 2021; and Ord. No. 1130-384, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Apr. 12, 2021)
8.1 - Purpose.#
This district is intended for medium scale residential densities, as permitted in the General Plan. Dwelling types include small lot single-unit development, bungalow courts, front or rear loaded townhomes, multi-unit buildings, and accessory dwelling units. This district also allows for complementary uses such as child care, other care facilities, park and recreation facilities, and civic and institutional uses such as schools and places for community assembly.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.2 - Use Regulations.#
See Article 4.2 (Use Regulations in Residential Zoning Districts) for use regulations in the R-3 Zoning District.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.3 - Height Regulations.#
The maximum building height for all structures is thirty-five (35) feet, except single-family homes and duplexes which have a maximum building height of twenty-eight (28) feet.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.4 - Minimum Lot Size, Frontage, and Width.#
The following standards shall apply:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Size | 5,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 35 feet |
| Minimum Average Lot Width | 50 feet |
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.5 - Permitted Density.#
The maximum permitted density shall be the maximum density allowed by the General Plan.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.6 - Lot Coverage.#
The maximum lot coverage is sixty percent (60%).
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.7 - Setback and Open Space Requirements.#
A. Definitions and Modifications. For further information on how to measure a setback and modifications to setback requirements, see Section 32.3 (Supplemental Setback Requirements).
B. Applicability. Setbacks in this Section apply to main buildings. See Article 36 for further information on setbacks for fences, accessory structures, or other types of improvements.
C. Front Setback. Structures must be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the front property line; carport entrances and garage doors must be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
D. Side Setback.
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Interior Side Yard. One-story structures must be set back a minimum distance of ten percent (10%) of the lot width at each interior side yard. In no case shall the minimum required setback be less than four (4) feet or more than six (6) feet.§ For two-story requirements, see Section 32.3 (Supplemental Setback Requirements).
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Exterior (Street-Side) Side Setback for Corner Lots. For corner lots, structures must be set back from the street side lot line a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot width. In no case shall the minimum required setback be less than twelve and one-half (12.5) feet or more than fifteen (15) feet.§
E. Rear Yard Setback. Structures must be set back twenty (20) feet from the rear property line.
F. Open Space Requirements. See Section 32.9 (Open Space Requirements) for additional open space requirements.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.8 - Other Required Conditions.#
The following additional conditions shall apply in the R-3 District:
With the exception of religious uses, the minimum building site for public or quasi-public buildings shall be forty thousand (40,000) square feet. Such building sites shall have a minimum average width of one hundred (100) feet.§
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)
8.9 - Minimum Pervious Area and Stormwater Requirements.#
A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of each lot, and a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the front yard area shall be pervious.§ Pervious area is composed of landscaping, vegetated open space, or permeable materials. See Section 32.12 (Stormwater Treatment) of the Zoning Ordinance for additional requirements.
(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)