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Division I - General Provisions
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20.010
Title, Components, and Purposes
20.010.001
Title and Authority
20.010.002
Purpose
20.010.003
Structure of Zoning Regulations
20.010.004
General Rules for Applicability of Zoning Regulations
20.010.005
Relation to Other Regulations
20.010.006
Consistency with the General Plan
20.010.007
Effect on Previously Approved Projects and Projects in Progress
20.010.008
Severability
20.010.009
Fees
20.020
Zoning Districts, Zoning Map, and Boundaries
20.020.001
Districts Established
20.020.002
Official Zoning Map and District Boundaries
20.030
Rules for Construction of Language
20.030.001
Purpose
20.030.002
Rules for Construction of Language
20.030.003
Rules of Interpretation
20.040
Rules of Measurement
20.040.001
Purpose
20.040.002
General Provisions
20.040.003
Fractions
20.040.004
Measuring Distances
20.040.005
Measuring Height
20.040.006
Measuring Lot Width and Depth
20.040.007
Determining Average Slope
20.040.008
Determining Floor Area
20.040.009
Determining Floor Area Ratio
20.040.010
Determining Lot Coverage
20.040.011
Determining Lot Frontage
20.040.012
Determining Setbacks (Yards)
20.040.013
Measuring Signs
20.050
Reserved
20.060
Reserved
20.070
Reserved
Division II - Base and Overlay District Regulations
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Part I: Base Districts
20.080
Residential Districts
20.080.001
Purpose
20.080.002
Land Use Regulations
20.080.003
Development Standards
20.080.004
Supplemental Regulations
20.090
Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Districts
20.090.001
Purpose
20.090.002
Land Use Regulations
20.090.003
Development Standards-CC, BPO, and CMX Districts
20.090.004
Development Standards-ECRMX District
20.090.005
Supplemental Regulations-CC, BPO, and CMX Districts
20.090.006
Supplemental Regulations-ECRMX District
20.100
Downtown Districts
20.100.001
Purpose
20.100.002
Land Use Regulations
20.100.003
Development Standards
20.100.004
Supplemental Regulations
20.110
Employment Districts
20.110.001
Purpose
20.110.002
Land Use Regulations
20.110.003
Development Standards
20.110.004
Supplemental Regulations
20.120
Public and Semi-Public Use Districts
20.120.001
Purpose
20.120.002
Land Use Regulations
20.120.003
Development Standards
20.120.004
Supplemental Regulations
20.130
Parks and Open Space Districts
20.130.001
Purpose
20.130.002
Land Use Regulations
20.130.003
Development Standards
20.140
Planned Development (PD) District
20.140.001
Purpose
20.140.002
Zoning Map Designation
20.140.003
Land Use Regulations
20.140.004
Development Regulations
20.140.005
Procedures
20.140.006
Required Findings
20.140.007
Conditions
20.140.008
Expiration and Renewal
20.140.009
Amendments of Approved Plans
20.140.010
Status of Specific Plan
20.140.011
Development Plan Review
20.140.012
Failure to Comply with Conditions
20.140.013
Revocation or Modification of Planned Development Permit
Part II: Overlay Districts
20.150
Loft (L) Overlay District
20.150.001
Purpose
20.150.002
Applicability
20.150.003
Standards and Requirements
20.150.004
Required Findings
20.160
Hillside (HS) Overlay District
20.160.001
Purpose
20.160.002
Applicability
20.160.003
Lot, Density, and Building Location Standards
20.160.004
Excavations and Grading
20.160.005
Building Design
20.160.006
Landscaping
20.160.007
Erosion Control Plan for Subdivisions
20.160.008
Grading Plan
20.170
Special Environmental Studies (ES) Overlay District
20.170.001
Purpose
20.170.002
Applicability
20.170.003
Habitat and Biological Resource Conservation Areas
20.170.004
Seismic and Geologic Hazard Areas
20.180
Reserved
20.190
Reserved
20.200
Reserved
Division III - Specific and Area Plan Districts
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20.210
Bay West Cove Specific Plan District
20.210.001
Bay West Cove Specific Plan Zoning District Purpose
20.210.002
Applicability
20.210.003
Land Uses Permitted
20.210.004
Development Standards
20.210.005
Architectural Guidelines
20.210.006
Landscaping
20.210.007
Open Space Standards
20.210.008
Parking and Loading
20.210.009
Transportation and Circulation
20.210.010
Transportation Demand Management
20.210.011
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
20.210.012
Public Services
20.210.013
Signs
20.210.014
Administration and Implementation
20.220
Gateway Specific Plan District
20.220.001
Gateway Specific Plan District Purpose
20.220.002
Applicability
20.220.003
Land Uses Permitted
20.220.004
Development Standards
20.220.005
Buildings and Improvements
20.220.006
Landscaping
20.220.007
Fences
20.220.008
Open Space Standards
20.220.009
Circulation and Parking
20.220.010
Public Utilities
20.220.011
Signs
20.220.012
Administrative Provisions
20.230
Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan District
20.230.001
Applicability
20.230.002
Land Uses Permitted
20.230.003
Development Standards
20.230.004
Buildings and Improvements
20.230.005
Landscaping
20.230.006
Open Space Standards
20.230.007
Circulation
20.230.008
District Security Plan
20.230.009
Signs
20.230.010
Administrative Provisions
20.240
Terrabay Specific Plan District
20.240.001
Terrabay Specific Plan District Established
20.240.002
Applicability
20.240.003
Land Uses Permitted
20.240.004
Site Design and Grading
20.240.005
Parking Generally
20.240.006
Transportation Demand Management
20.240.007
Street Standards
20.240.008
Utilities
20.240.009
Landscaping
20.240.010
Parks and Recreation Facilities
20.240.011
Environmental Quality
20.240.012
Residential District Regulations
20.240.013
Commercial District Regulations
20.240.014
Administration
20.240.015
Definitions
20.250
Transit Village Plan District
20.250.001
Purpose
20.250.002
Sub-districts
20.250.003
Permitted Land Uses
20.250.004
Regulations and Standards
20.250.005
Design Review
20.260
Genentech Master Plan District
20.260.001
Purpose
20.260.002
District Designation
20.260.003
Development Standards and Requirements
20.260.004
Transportation System Management
20.260.005
Administration
20.270
Reserved
20.280
Reserved
20.290
Reserved
Division IV - Regulations Applying to Some or All Districts
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Part I: Developmental Regions
20.300
Lot and Development Standards
20.300.001
Purpose and Applicability
20.300.002
Accessory Buildings and Structures
20.300.003
Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries
20.300.004
Development on Substandard Lots
20.300.005
Fences and Walls
20.300.006
Heights and Height Exceptions
20.300.007
Landscaping
20.300.008
Lighting and Illumination
20.300.009
Lindenville and East of 101 Areas
20.300.010
Performance Standards
20.300.011
Projections Into Required Yards
20.300.012
Screening
20.300.013
Swimming Pools and Spas
20.300.014
Trash and Refuse Collection Areas
20.300.015
Trip Reduction
20.300.016
Underground Utilities
20.300.017
Visibility at Intersections and Driveways
20.310
Childcare Fee
20.310.001
Purpose
20.310.002
Use
20.310.003
Childcare Fee Imposed
20.310.004
Waivers and Exemptions
20.310.005
Fee Revenue Account
20.310.006
Developer Construction of Facilities
20.320
Non-conforming Uses, Structures and Lots
20.320.001
Purpose and Applicability
20.320.002
Establishment of Lawful Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
20.320.003
Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures
20.320.004
Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures
20.320.005
Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses
20.320.006
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses
20.320.007
Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings
20.320.008
Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses
20.330
On-Site Parking and Loading
20.330.001
Purpose
20.330.002
Applicability
20.330.003
General Provisions
20.330.004
Required Parking Spaces
20.330.005
Location of Required Parking
20.330.006
Parking Reductions
20.330.007
Downtown Parking
20.330.008
Bicycle Parking
20.330.009
On-Site Loading
20.330.010
Parking Area Design and Development Standards
20.330.011
Private Residential Handicap Parking
20.340
Temporary Uses
20.340.001
Purpose
20.340.002
Temporary Uses Not Requiring a Temporary Use Permit
20.340.003
Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit
20.340.004
Temporary Uses Requiring a Minor Use Permit
Part II: Standards and Requirements for Specific Uses
20.350
Standards and Requirements for Specific Uses and Activities
20.350.001
Purpose
20.350.002
Applicability
20.350.003
Adult Oriented Businesses
20.350.004
Animal Keeping
20.350.005
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
20.350.006
Automobile Rental Facilities in Hotels
20.350.007
Automobile/Vehicle Service Stations and Washing
20.350.008
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing
20.350.009
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Major and Minor
20.350.010
Bed and Breakfast Lodging
20.350.011
Check Cashing Businesses
20.350.012
Community Assembly Facilities
20.350.013
Convenience Markets
20.350.014
Day Care Centers
20.350.015
Domestic Violence Shelter
20.350.016
Drive In and Drive Through Facilities
20.350.017
Emergency Shelters
20.350.018
Family Day Care, Large
20.350.019
Freight/Truck Terminal and Warehouses
20.350.020
Group Residential Facilities
20.350.021
Home Occupations
20.350.022
Large Format Retail
20.350.023
Live-Work Units
20.350.024
Manufactured Housing
20.350.025
Mobile Home Parks
20.350.026
Mobile Vendor Services
20.350.027
Outdoor Retail Sales
20.350.028
Outdoor Seating
20.350.029
Outdoor Storage
20.350.030
Personal Services
20.350.031
Personal Storage
20.350.032
Recycling Facilities
20.350.033
Second Dwelling Units
20.350.034
Social Service Facilities
20.350.035
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor
20.350.036
Taxi and Limousine Services
20.360
Signs
20.360.001
Purpose
20.360.002
Applicability and Exemptions
20.360.003
Design Principles
20.360.004
Prohibited Signs
20.360.005
Sign Measurement Standards
20.360.006
General Standards
20.360.007
Sign Standards for Residential Uses and Districts
20.360.008
Sign Standards for Non-Residential Districts
20.360.009
Permits Required; Review Process
20.360.010
Master Sign Program
20.360.011
Nonconforming Signs
20.360.012
Sign Maintenance
20.360.013
Enforcement, Liability, and Penalty
20.360.014
Definitions
20.370
Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
20.370.001
Purpose
20.370.002
Applicability
20.370.003
General Guidelines and Requirements
20.370.004
Application Requirements
20.370.005
Location, Design, and Operation Requirements
20.370.006
Review and Approval Procedures
20.370.007
Cessation of Operations
20.370.008
Definitions
20.380
Inclusionary Housing Regulations
20.380.001
Purpose and Intent
20.380.002
Definitions
20.380.003
Inclusionary Housing Requirement
20.380.004
New Residential Projects
20.380.005
Affordable Housing Standards
20.380.006
Calculating the Required Number of Inclusionary Units
20.380.007
Alternatives to Constructing New Inclusionary Units
20.380.008
Combined Inclusionary Housing Projects
20.380.009
Disposition of Excess Inclusionary Units
20.380.010
Offsets to the Cost of Affordable Housing Development
20.380.011
In-Lieu Fees
20.380.012
Collection of Fees
20.380.013
Preliminary Project Application and Review Process
20.380.014
Affordable Housing Agreement as a Condition of Development
20.380.015
Agreement Amendments
20.380.016
Period of Affordability
20.380.017
Pre-Existing Approvals
20.380.018
Enforcement
20.380.019
Savings clause
20.390
Bonus Residential Density
20.390.001
Purpose and Intent
20.390.002
Definitions
20.390.003
Regulations for New Residential Construction
20.390.004
Regulations for Condominium Conversions
20.390.005
Combined Density Bonus Housing Projects
20.390.006
Bonuses and Incentives
20.390.007
Density Bonus Housing Standards
20.390.008
Expiration of Affordability Tenure
20.390.009
Density Bonus or In-lieu Incentive Application and Review Process
20.390.010
Inclusion of Density Bonus Housing Agreement as a Condition of Development
20.390.011
Density Bonus Resale Agreements
20.390.012
Eligibility Requirements
20.390.013
Management and Monitoring
20.390.014
Administrative Fee for Target Dwelling Units
20.390.015
Severability of Provisions
20.400
Transportation Demand Management
20.400.001
Purpose
20.400.002
Applicability
20.400.003
Performance Requirements
20.400.004
Trip Reduction Measures
20.400.005
Submittal Requirements
20.400.006
Review and Approval Process
20.400.007
Modifications and Changed Plans
20.400.008
Monitoring and Enforcement
20.400.009
Program Costs
20.410
Reserved
20.420
Reserved
20.430
Reserved
Division V - Administrative Provisions
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20.440
Planning Agency
20.440.001
Purpose
20.440.002
City Council
20.440.003
Redevelopment Agency
20.440.004
Planning Commission
20.440.005
Design Review Board
20.440.006
Historic Preservation Commission
20.440.007
Parking Place Commission
20.440.008
Chief Planner
20.440.009
Zoning Administrator
20.440.010
Chief Building Official
20.440.011
Summary of Review Authorities for Decisions and Appeals
20.450
Common Procedures
20.450.001
Purpose
20.450.002
Application Forms and Fees
20.450.003
Pre-Application Review
20.450.004
Review of Applications
20.450.005
Public Notice
20.450.006
Conduct of Public Hearings
20.450.007
Notice of Action and Findings Required
20.450.008
Ex Parte Communications
20.450.009
Scope of Approvals
20.450.010
Effective Dates
20.450.011
Expiration and Extension
20.450.012
Modification
20.450.013
Indemnification
20.460
Environmental Review
20.460.001
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review
20.460.002
Review for Exemption
20.460.003
Environmental Review Application
20.460.004
Preparation of Initial Study
20.460.005
Determination of Environmental Significance
20.460.006
Public Notice of Environmental Determination
20.460.007
Preparation of a Draft EIR
20.460.008
Public Review of Draft EIR
20.460.009
Final EIR
20.460.010
Responsibility for Action on Environmental Document
20.460.011
Timing of Decisions Following Environmental Review
20.460.012
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
20.460.013
Appeals
20.470
Site Clearance
20.470.001
Purpose
20.470.002
Applicability
20.470.003
Review and Decision
20.470.004
Appeals
20.480
Design Review
20.480.001
Purpose
20.480.002
Applicability
20.480.003
Assignment of Design Review Responsibilities
20.480.004
Procedures
20.480.005
Scope of Design Review
20.480.006
Design Review Criteria
20.480.007
Required Findings
20.480.008
Conditions of Approval
20.480.009
Notice to the Planning Commission
20.480.010
Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications
20.480.011
Enforcement
20.490
Use Permits
20.490.001
Purpose
20.490.002
Applicability
20.490.003
Procedures
20.490.004
Required Findings
20.490.005
Conditions of Approval
20.490.006
Notice to the Planning Commission
20.490.007
Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications
20.490.008
Failure to Comply with Conditions
20.490.009
Revocation of Use Permits
20.500
Variances
20.500.001
Purpose
20.500.002
Applicability
20.500.003
Procedures
20.500.004
Required Findings
20.500.005
Conditions of Approval
20.500.006
Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications
20.500.007
Failure to Comply with Conditions
20.500.008
Revocation of Variance
20.510
Waivers and Modifications
20.510.001
Purpose
20.510.002
Procedures
20.510.003
Required Findings
20.510.004
Conditions of Approval
20.510.005
Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications
20.520
Temporary Use Permits
20.520.001
Purpose
20.520.002
Application
20.520.003
Required Findings
20.520.004
Conditions of Approval
20.520.005
Appeals
20.530
Specific Plans and Plan Amendments
20.530.001
Purpose
20.530.002
Authority
20.530.003
Applicability
20.530.004
Initiation
20.530.005
Application Requirements
20.530.006
Minimum Area
20.530.007
Specific Plan Contents
20.530.008
Land Use Regulations and Development and Design Standards
20.530.009
Review Procedures and Public Notice
20.530.010
Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation
20.530.011
City Council Hearing and Action
20.530.012
Required Findings
20.530.013
Amendment Procedure
20.530.014
Specific Plan Administration
20.540
Amendments to General Plan
20.540.001
Purpose
20.540.002
Applicability
20.540.003
Initiation
20.540.004
Application Requirements
20.540.005
Review Procedures and Public Notice
20.540.006
Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation
20.540.007
City Council Hearing and Action
20.550
Amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Map
20.550.001
Purpose
20.550.002
Applicability
20.550.003
Initiation
20.550.004
Application Requirements
20.550.005
Review Procedures and Public Notice
20.550.006
Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation
20.550.007
City Council Hearing and Action
20.550.008
Criteria for Zoning Amendments
20.560
Prezoning Procedure
20.560.001
Purpose
20.560.002
Scope
20.560.003
Procedure
20.560.004
Effective Date of Zoning and Time Limit
20.570
Appeals and Calls for Review
20.570.001
Purpose and Applicability
20.570.002
Rights of Appeal
20.570.003
Time Limits
20.570.004
Procedures
20.570.005
Action and Decision
20.570.006
Calls for Review
20.570.007
Standards of Review
20.580
Enforcement and Abatement Procedures
20.580.001
Purpose
20.580.002
Enforcement
20.580.003
Nuisance Defined
20.580.004
Penalty for Violation
20.580.005
Remedies
20.580.006
Revocation of Permits
20.580.007
Nuisance Abatement
20.580.008
Recording a Notice of Violation
20.590
Reserved
20.600
Reserved
20.610
Reserved
Division VI - General Terms
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20.620
Use Classifications
20.620.001
Purpose and Applicability
20.620.002
Residential Use Classifications
20.620.003
Public and Semi-Public Use Classifications
20.620.004
Commercial Use Classifications
20.620.005
Employment Use Classifications
20.620.006
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities
20.630
Terms and Definitions
20.630.001
List of Terms
20.630.002
Definitions
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