Redwood City, California Zoning Code#
Supplement History Table#
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#
Editor's note — Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, adopted January 9, 2017, repealed art. 40, §§ 40.1—40.8; and enacted a new art. 40, to read as set out herein. Former art. 40, pertained to "Administration," and was derived from Ord. No. 1130, effective July 10, 1964; Ord. No. 1130.69, effective May 24, 1967; Ord. No. 1130.186, effective December 6, 1978 and Ord. No. 1130.193, effective October 17, 1979.
40.1 - Purpose.#
This article identifies the bodies, officials, and administrators with designated responsibilities under the Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
40.2 - Community Development Director Powers and Duties.#
The Community Development Director ("Director") or his/her designee, including the Planning Director or Manager, shall have the powers and duties including, but not limited to:
A. Administering the provisions of this ordinance. Other City officers and employees shall assist the Zoning Administrator in this duty.
B. Preparing the forms necessary for the administration of the ordinance.
C. Determining required materials for application submittals and evaluating completeness.
D. Preparing reports and recommendations to advisory committees, Planning Commission and City Council.
E. Delegating administrative functions as deemed appropriate and necessary to members of the Planning Division.
F. Making interpretations as described in Section 41.12 (Interpretations).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
40.3 - Zoning Administrator Powers and Duties.#
The Zoning Administrator shall have the powers and duties assigned by the City Council or City Manager, including, but not limited to:
A. Holding a public hearing as required.
B. Making decisions on applications subject to Zoning Administrator review.
C. Issuing Notices of Official Action on applications per Article 41 (Common Procedures).
D. Referring items to Planning Commission in lieu of making a decision on an application where the public interest would be better served by Planning Commission review and decision.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
40.4 - Planning Commission Powers and Duties.#
The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties assigned by the City Council, including but not limited to:
A. Holding a public hearing as required.
B. Making decisions on applications subject to Planning Commission review.
C. Making recommendations to City Council on General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments, new or amended specific plans or precise plans.
D. Making determinations or recommendations on applications requiring a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
E. Appointing members of the public to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee and Architectural Advisory Committee.
F. Appointing a member of the Planning Commission as a member of the Subdivision Committee.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
40.5 - Architectural Advisory Committee Powers and Duties.#
The Architectural Advisory Committee shall have duties as specified in Municipal Code Section 2.110 (Architectural Advisory Committee).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17; Ord. No. 1130-890, § 4(Exh. A), 8-26-24)
40.6 - Historic Resources Advisory Commission Powers and Duties.#
The Historic Resources Advisory Commission shall have powers and duties as specified in Municipal Code Section 40.5 (Powers and Duties of Commission).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
40.7 - Subdivision Committee Powers and Duties.#
The Subdivision Committee shall have powers and duties as specified in Municipal Code Section 30.6 (Functions of the Subdivision Committee).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)