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.
Wireless communications facilities are permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 38.5—38.16 inclusive, in the following zoning districts: IR, IP, GI, and PF.
Wireless communications facilities are permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 38.5—38.16 inclusive, in the following zoning districts: IR, IP, GI, and PF.
Wireless communications facilities are permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 38.5—38.16 inclusive, in the following zoning districts: IR, IP, GI, and PF.
Wireless communications facilities are permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 38.5—38.16 inclusive, in the following zoning districts: IR, IP, GI, and PF.
Wireless communication facilities intended solely for personal, non-commercial uses... are permitted in the following zoning districts: RH, R-1, R-2, RG, R-3, R-4, and R-5. ... Wireless communications facilities for commercial use, except those located on City-owned property or on privately-owned property used solely for public or quasi-public use, are prohibited in the aforesaid zoning districts.
Wireless communication facilities intended solely for personal, non-commercial uses... are permitted in the following zoning districts: RH, R-1, R-2, RG, R-3, R-4, and R-5. ... Wireless communications facilities for commercial use, except those located on City-owned property or on privately-owned property used solely for public or quasi-public use, are prohibited in the aforesaid zoning districts.
No wireless communications facility shall be constructed, installed, or established except pursuant to an Architectural Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator and a Building Permit approved by the Building Official. (38.5)
Transitional housing and supportive housing shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
Supportive housing, as defined in Government Code Section 65650, shall be a use by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted.
Single-Family Dwelling P; Two-Family Dwelling, Duplex —; Multi-Family Dwelling —; Mobile Home Park —; Adult Day Program C; Residential Care Facility, Small P; School C; Public Use C
Single-Family Dwelling —; Two-Family Dwelling, Duplex —; Multi-Family Dwelling —; Mobile Home Park P; Adult Day Program —; Residential Care Facility, Small —; School C; Public Use C
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in conjunction with a dwelling unit in Residential Zoning Districts: a. Accessory Dwelling Units (Article 37). b. Family Child Care Homes (Article 39). c. Home Occupations (Section 31.12). d. Short-Term Rentals (Section 31.3). e. Accessory Structures, Fences, and Other Improvements (Article 36 Exterior Site Improvements).
The following accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with uses listed under 'Civic Uses' in Table 4.2. a. Retail and service. b. Restaurant. c. Office uses.
This article establishes procedures that are common to the processing of all permits and approvals provided for in the Zoning Ordinance.
Use Permits are required for conditionally permitted uses as described in the zoning district chapters or for other uses described elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance.
Variances may be considered from the following requirements: A. Height regulations; B. Minimum building site areas; C. Minimum average lot widths; D. Minimum lot frontages; E. Maximum lot coverages; F. Pervious area minimums; G. Yard requirements; H. Off-street parking and loading facilities.
The following projects require an Architectural Permit: Nonresidential uses that include new construction, additions, changes to the building exterior or other site modifications. Residential uses that include development as described below, except for SB9 Projects...
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.
A Planned Community Permit provides a mechanism for review of uses and structures in locations with a P (Planned Community) Zoning District.
Architectural Permit applications for single-family dwellings with a gross floor area exceeding three thousand (3,000) square feet and a floor area ratio exceeding forty-five percent (45%) shall require a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
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