Redwood City, California Zoning Code#

Supplement History Table#

Article	Title
Article 1	Introductory Provisions
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 Districts
Article 6	R-2 Residential—Duplex District
Article 8	R-3 Multi-Family—Low Density District
Article 9	R-4 Multi-Family—Medium Density District
Article 10	R-5 Multi-Family—High Density District
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 District
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 Housing
Article 30	Off-Street Parking and Loading
Article 31	Special Uses
Article 32	Supplementary Provisions
Article 33	Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Parking
Article 34	Prezoning of Areas Prior to Annexation by City
Article 35	Service Stations
Article 36	Exterior Site Improvements
Article 37	Accessory Dwelling Units
Article 38	Wireless Communications Facilities
Article 39	Child Care Facilities
Article 40	Powers and Duties of Planning Bodies
Article 41	Common Procedures
Article 42	Use Permits
Article 43	Variances
Article 44	Reasonable Accommodations
Article 45	Architectural Permits
Article 46	Planned Development Permits
Article 47	Planned Community Permits
Article 48	Floor Area Ratio for Single-Family Homes
Article 49	Amendments
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 District
Article 57	Mixed-Use Waterfront MUW Zoning District
Article 58	Firearms and Ammunition Retail Sale Use
Article 59	Cannabis Cultivation and Commercial Cannabis Activity
Article 60	Zoning District Boundary Map

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ARTICLE 25#

COMBINING DISTRICTS#

25.1 - Purpose.#

To provide modifications, additions, and limitations to other districts in this ordinance to meet special conditions and situations that cannot otherwise be handled satisfactorily.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

25.2 - Minimum Requirements of District.#

The addition of a combining district designation with any zoning district, as provided in this article, shall not operate to reduce or eliminate any requirements established by the basic district with which the combining district is added unless expressly provided otherwise by this ordinance.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

25.3 - T (Transient Residential Units) Combining District.#

The letter "T" may be added as a suffix to any district designation in conjunction with the zoning of any property. In such event, the following additional uses may be permitted in that district subject to first securing a use permit therefore:

A. Motels and mobile home parks;

B. Nursing homes and hospitals;

C. Clubs, lodges, and fraternities.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

(Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)

25.4 - O (Office) Combining District.#

The letter "O" may be added as a suffix to any R-4 or R-5 District designation in conjunction with the zoning of any property in such R-4 or R-5 District. In such event, the following additional uses may be permitted in that district subject to first securing a use permit therefor:

A. Professional offices;

B. Medical or dental offices and laboratories, not including the manufacture, sale, or distribution of pharmaceutical or other products.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

(Ord. No. 1130-367, § 5, 6-13-16)

25.5 - V (Vehicular) Combining District.#

The letter "V" may be added as a suffix to any CG, CP, IR, or IP District designation in conjunction with the zoning of any property in such districts. In such event, the following uses may be permitted in that district subject to first securing a use permit therefor:

A. Franchised automobile dealer sales and service establishments for new passenger vehicles;

B. Used car sales, and new or used truck sales, including service and repair, primarily within a permanent structure designed and constructed with a vehicle showroom and enclosed repair facilities;

C. Sales and incidental installation of automobile accessories and parts such as mufflers, tires, brakes, and seat covers.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.194, eff. 11-15-79: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

25.6 - W (Water) Combining District.#

In order to permit and regulate development in, on, and over water bodies in the City, the letter "W" may be added as a suffix to any TP District designation in conjunction with the zoning of any property in such district. In such event, all those permitted uses and conditional uses of the district in the immediately adjacent, differently-zoned property on the landward side of the TP-W District may be permitted within the district subject to first securing a planned development permit therefor.

(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.171, eff. 9-21-77: Ord. 1130.263, eff. 3-20-89)

25.7 - R (Residential) Combining District.#

A. The letter "R" may be used as a suffix to any zoning district which allows for residential uses or has been designated for a "mixed use" (i.e., Combined Residential and Commercial use) in the General Plan for the City of Redwood City.

B. The R Combining District allows residential uses consistent with the requirements of the R-5 Zoning District.

(Ord. 1130.270, eff. 6-7-90, Ord. 1130.288, eff. 7-7-93)

(Ord. No. 1130-384, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-21; Ord. No. 1130-386, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-23)

25.8 - S (Emergency Shelter) Combining District.#

A. In order to comply with California Government Code sections 65582, 65583(a)(4)(a), and 65589.5 by permitting emergency shelters as a matter of right, the letter "S" may be added as a suffix to any zoning district.

B. Permitted Uses. In addition to the permitted uses of the underlying district, emergency shelters shall be permitted in the Emergency Shelter combining district.

C. Use Standards.

1. The emergency shelter provider/operator shall have a written management plan including, as applicable, provisions for staff training, neighborhood outreach, transportation issues, security, screening to ensure compatibility of residents with services provided at the facility, and training, counseling, and treatment programs for residents.§

2. An emergency shelter shall contain a maximum of fifty (50) beds and shall serve no more than fifty (50) homeless persons at any one time.§

3. Occupancy by an individual or family may not exceed one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days unless the management plan provides for longer residency by those enrolled and regularly participating in a training or rehabilitation program.§ Services shall be provided to assist residents to obtain permanent shelter, income, and services. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

4. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. The intensity shall comply with standard City performance standards for outdoor lighting.§

5. Onsite management of the facility shall be required during all open hours of operation.§

6. The emergency shelter facility shall demonstrate that it is in, and maintains in, good standing with County and/or State licenses, if required by these agencies for the owner(s), operator(s), and/or staff on the proposed facility.§

D. Development Standards. The development standards set forth for the underlying district in which the emergency shelter is located shall apply, unless otherwise specified here.

1. No more than one (1) emergency shelter shall be permitted within a radius of three hundred (300) feet of another such facility, as measured from the nearest property lines.§

2. Interior on-site waiting and client intake areas must be at least two hundred (200) square feet.§ Outdoor onsite waiting areas shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet, and must be located within direct sight-line of the public right-of-way.§

3. Parking and outdoor facilities shall be designed to provide security for residents, visitors, and employees.

4. The development may provide one (1) or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents:

   a. Central cooking and dining room(s).

   b. Recreation room.

   c. Counseling center.

   d. Child care centers.

   e. Other support services.

5. On-site parking for emergency shelters shall be provided as set forth in Article 30.§

(Ord. No. 1130-359, § 6(Exh. E), 4-8-13)

25.8.1 - Reserved.#

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 1130-359, § 6(Exh. E), adopted April 8, 2013, deleted § 25.8.1, which pertained to special purposes and derived from Ord. 1130.310, § 59, effective April 21, 2001.

25.8.2 - Reserved.#

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 1130-359, § 6(Exh. E), adopted April 8, 2013, deleted § 25.8.2, which pertained to zoning map designation and derived from Ord. 1130.310, § 60, effective April 21, 2001.

25.8.3 - Reserved.#

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 1130-359, § 6(Exh. E), adopted April 8, 2013, deleted § 25.8.3, which pertained to pedestrian-oriented use and derived from Ord. 1130.310, § 61, effective April 21, 2001.

25.8.4 - Reserved.#

Editor's note—

Ord. No. 1130-359, § 6(Exh. E), adopted April 8, 2013, deleted § 25.8.4, which pertained to pedestrian-oriented design and derived from Ord. 1130.310, § 62, effective April 21, 2001.