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 |
Redwood City City Zoning Code#
ARTICLE 50#
ENFORCEMENT#
50.1 - Enforcement.#
A.
Responsibility for the enforcement of this ordinance shall be with the Zoning Administrator, under the direction of the Planning Director. All officials, employees, and departments of the City shall assist the Zoning Administrator and shall issue no permit, certificate, or license for any use, building, structure, or purpose in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
B.
It shall be the responsibility of the Building Official to enforce the provisions of this ordinance in connection with the issuance of permits for the erection, construction, moving, alteration, or reconstruction of any building or structure.
C.
Every permit, certificate, or license issued by any official, employee, or department of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be null and void.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.186, eff. 12-6-78)
50.2 - Violation a Public Nuisance.#
Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this ordinance, and any use of land, building, or premise established, conducted, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this ordinance, shall be, and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64)
50.3 - Duty of City Attorney.#
The City Attorney of the City shall, upon order of the Council, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinment of any violation of this ordinance, in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or structure and restrain and enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from setting up, erecting, building, maintaining, or using any such building or structure or using property contrary to the provisions of this ordinance.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64)
50.4 - Remedies Cumulative.#
The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64)
50.5 - Violation an Infraction.#
A.
Any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, violating or causing the violating of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by:
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A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation.
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A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same provision within one (1) year.
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A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the same provision within one year.
B.
The Zoning Administrator, under the direction of the Planning Director, shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance and shall have the authority to issue citations for violations of the provisions of this ordinance.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.155, eff. 12-10-75)
50.6 - Each Day a Separate Offense.#
Each day during any portion of which any violation of this ordinance is committed or continued by such person, firm, or corporation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as herein provided.
(Ord. 1130, eff. 7-10-64)