Redwood City
Zoning districts
8 districts, grouped by category.
Mixed use
3Residential
5R-1 Residential—Single-Family
- Min lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 28 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Permitted uses
- 2
R-2 Residential—Duplex District
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 28 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
Multi-Family—Low Density District
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
Multi-Family—Medium Density District
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 28 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
Multi-Family—High Density District
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 100 ft
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 12
General provisions
189 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
For single-family, two-family (duplex), and three-family (triplex) residential structures, no more than seventy percent (70%) of the existing exterior walls, measured in linear feet, per residential unit may be removed or structurally altered unless the entire structure is brought into compliance with zoning requirements
If occupied by a conforming use, the structure may be replaced or reconstructed to the same size and extent as before the damage occurred, provided that rebuilding commences not later than one (1) year after destruction
A residential use or structure that is nonconforming due to the number of parking spaces may be enlarged, provided that the following conditions are met: 1. The addition does not result in a reduction in the number of existing parking spaces; and 2. Parking is provided, at the ratio defined in Article 30, for new dwelling units added in the project (excluding accessory dwelling units).
A nonconforming use shall not be re-established in any structure in a residential zoning district if such nonconforming use has ceased for a six (6) consecutive month period.
To provide for the uniform application of developmental, operational, and locational criteria and standards for the maintenance of service stations throughout the City...
All solid fences located in the required front yard shall not exceed three (3) feet in height; all combination solid/open fences shall not exceed five (5) feet.
The maximum arbor height is fourteen (14) feet; nine (9) feet when located in street-side yards.
For interior side yard setbacks, the accessory building shall provide a minimum side yard setback of four (4) feet. The total height of an accessory building is limited to sixteen (16) feet.
A disaster shelter designed for fifteen (15) or fewer persons is allowed by right... Disaster shelters for sixteen (16) or more persons require a Use Permit.
Outdoor equipment such as air conditioning units or pool equipment must be located in the side or rear yard and setback a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. Outdoor equipment shall not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA in noise level at any point along the property line.
Pools must be set back a minimum of six (6) feet from the side and rear property lines and must comply with the minimum front yard setback for the individual zoning district.
Sidewalks and park strips must be integrated into adjacent development drainage design to provide for the treatment of stormwater prior to discharge to creeks, other watercourses or channels, or the storm drain system, where possible.
An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on the same lot as an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, duplex, or multifamily dwelling in residential or mixed-use zoning districts... subject to the following development standards.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established in the following zoning districts except pursuant to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator: PO, CA, CN, CB, CG, CP, and CBR.
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