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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 |
Ordinance List and Disposition Table#
Code Comparative Table and Disposition List#
Redwood City City Zoning Code#
ARTICLE 46#
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS¹#
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Editor's note—
Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, adopted January 9, 2017, repealed art. 46, §§ 46.1—46.12; and enacted a new art. 46, to read as set out herein. Former art. 46, pertained to similar subject matter, and was derived from Ord. No. 1130, effective July 10, 1964; Ord. No. 1130.81, effective March 20, 1968; Ord. No. 1130.88, effective September 18, 1968; Ord. No. 1130.112, effective April 22, 1970; Ord. No. 1130.138, effective April 12, 1972; Ord. No. 1130.153, effective July 9, 1975; Ord. No. 1130.186, effective December 6, 1978; Ord. No. 1130.193, effective October 17, 1979; Ord. No. 1130.290, effective February 10, 1994; Ord. No. 1130.336 § 30 (part), effective January 5, 2006 and Ord. No. 1130-367, § 5, adopted June 13, 2016.
46.1 - Permit Purpose.#
To provide a vehicle for planned development within the existing zoning districts of the City of Redwood City; to encourage flexibility of design and development of land in such a manner as to promote its most appropriate use; to encourage the development of innovative projects which incorporate the highest quality architectural solutions, building materials and landscaping concepts; to promote the most functional and aesthetic relationships between building structures, signs, open space and parking areas in residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts; to encourage the development of quality open space and recreational opportunities within projects, including providing for clustered development and increased open space; and to incorporate stormwater treatment provisions in site planning.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.2 - Applicability.#
A Planned Development Permit may be issued in any zoning district.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.3 - Review Authority.#
The Zoning Administrator shall review applications for a project area of less than one (1) acre, and the Planning Commission shall review applications for a project of one (1) acre or more.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.4 - Modifications to Development Standards.#
All Planned Development proposals shall conform to the applicable lot or unit density regulations and the minimum open space requirements of the underlying Zoning District. In no case shall the number of dwelling units exceed the maximum number permitted under the basic zoning district.§ The review authority may permit any of the following requirements to be different from those which would otherwise apply in the applicable zoning district:
A. Maximum heights for structures;
B. Maximum lot coverage;
C. Minimum building site sizes;
D. Minimum front, side, and rear yard setback requirements;
E. Signage ordinance regulations relating to the number, location, height, and size of signs;
F. Minimum number of parking spaces required and design of parking spaces and parking lots.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.5 - Findings.#
A. Permit Finding. Decisions regarding a Planned Development Permit shall be based upon the purpose statement in this section. The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar zoning districts.
B. Findings for Modifications to Development Standards. Modifications may be granted if it is determined that the proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.6 - Review, Decisions, Appeals and Permit Duration.#
Procedures for application review, decisions, appeals, permit duration and expiration and other requirements are located in Chapter 41 (Common Procedures).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.7 - Amendments to Planned Development Permits.#
Amendments to previously approved Planned Development Permits may be approved in accordance with Section 41.10 (Modification of Approved Plans and Permits). Minor changes shall be processed as an Architectural Permit.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)