Land use · Redwood City, California

accessory dwelling unit

Named in 2 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Redwood City’s own text settles what this covers.

of Affordable Housing.** Residential development projects of twenty (20) units or more (excluding accessory dwelling units ) are required to construct affordable units on site per Section 29.4 (Requirements for Inclusion of Affordable Housing) and other applicable provisions

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unit shall be considered a separate residence subject to the primary residence requirement. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered a primary residence for purposes of Section 31.3. 5. **Short-Term Rental.** The use or possession of or

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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

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district. Accessory buildings do not include trash enclosures, disaster shelters (Section 36.6) or accessory dwelling units . **B. Use of Accessory Buildings.** Accessory buildings with a kitchen are considered accessory dwelling units and shall meet the requirements of

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# ARTICLE 37 ## ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS **Footnotes:** --- (1) --- **Editor's note—** Ord. No. 1130-385, § 3(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 13, 2021, amended Art. 37 in its

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Accessory1

Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.