San Leandro City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Title Z1
General Provisions
Sections
- Chapter 1.04 TITLE, COMPONENTS, AND PURPOSES
- Chapter 1.08 ORGANIZATION, APPLICABILITY, AND INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 1.12 DEFINITIONS
Title Z2
Base District Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 2.04 R RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- § 2.04.200 RD District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.04.204 RM District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.04.208 RO District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.04.212 RS District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.04.216 Additional Use Restrictions-Residential Districts.
- § 2.04.220 Home Occupation in R Districts.
- § 2.04.224 Family Day Care Homes.
- § 2.04.228 Cottage Food Operations.
- § 2.04.232 Residential Congregate Care Facilities and Limited Group Housing.
- § 2.04.236 Maximum Dwelling Unit Occupancy.
- § 2.04.240 RO District-Animal Husbandry.
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- § 2.04.300 Property Development Regulations-Residential Districts.
- § 2.04.304 Density.
- § 2.04.308 Minimum Lot Area.
- § 2.04.312 Minimum Lot Width.
- § 2.04.316 Minimum Yards.
- § 2.04.320 Maximum Height of Structures.
- § 2.04.324 Daylight Planes in R Districts.
- § 2.04.328 Maximum Lot Coverage.
- § 2.04.332 Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
- § 2.04.336 Additional Property Development Regulations: Residential Districts.
- § 2.04.340 R Districts-Adjustments to Minimum Yard Requirements.
- § 2.04.344 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Related Equipment.
- § 2.04.348 Accessory Structures in RD, RM and RS Districts.
- § 2.04.372 RO District-Applicability of Prior Zoning Code.
- § 2.04.376 RO District-Additional Setback and Lot Coverage Requirements.
- § 2.04.380 RO District-Accessory Structures.
- § 2.04.384 RO District-Additional Dwelling Units.
- § 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
- § 2.04.392 Manufactured Homes in R Districts.
- § 2.04.396 Manufactured Home Parks.
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
- Chapter 2.08 COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICTS
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- § 2.08.200 CC District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.204 CN District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.208 CR District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.212 C-RM District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.216 CS District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.220 DA Districts-Application of DA Zoning Districts to the Downtown Area.
- § 2.08.224 DA-1-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.228 DA-2-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.232 DA-3-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.236 DA-4-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.240 DA-6-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.244 NA-1 District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.248 NA-2 District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.252 P District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.256 SA Districts-Application of South Area Zoning Regulations to the East 14th Street South Area.
- § 2.08.260 SA-1 District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.264 SA-2 District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.268 SA-3 District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- § 2.08.300 Property Development Regulations: Commercial and Professional Districts.
- § 2.08.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
- § 2.08.308 Minimum Yards.
- § 2.08.312 Height of Structures.
- § 2.08.316 Lot Coverage.
- § 2.08.320 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
- § 2.08.324 Minimum Site Landscaping.
- § 2.08.328 Wall Setback or Offsets.
- § 2.08.332 Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
- § 2.08.340 Additional Property Development Regulations: Commercial and Professional Districts.
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
- Chapter 2.10 BAY FAIR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- § 2.10.300 Property Development Regulations: Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development District.
- § 2.10.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
- § 2.10.308 Minimum Yards.
- § 2.10.312 Height of Structures.
- § 2.10.316 Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
- § 2.10.320 Lot Coverage.
- § 2.10.324 Minimum Open Space.
- § 2.10.328 Site, Building and Structured Parking Design.
- § 2.10.332 Amenities for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Developments.
- § 2.10.334 Parking Access and Design.
- § 2.10.336 Minimum Site Landscaping.
- § 2.10.340 Mitigation Measures.
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
- Chapter 2.12 I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- § 2.12.200 IG District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.204 IL District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.208 IP District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.212 IT District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.216 IG(AU) District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.220 IL(AU) District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.224 IP(AU) District-Use Regulations.
- § 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- § 2.12.300 Property Development Regulations: Industrial Districts.
- § 2.12.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
- § 2.12.308 Minimum Yards.
- § 2.12.312 Maximum Height of Structures.
- § 2.12.316 Maximum Lot Coverage and Maximum FAR.
- § 2.12.320 Minimum Site Landscaping.
- § 2.12.324 Parcels Adjoining Residential Districts-Additional Development Regulations for New Construction.
- § 2.12.328 Parcels Adjoining Residential Districts-Additional Performance Standards.
- § 2.12.332 Additional Property Development Regulations: Industrial Districts.
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
- Chapter 2.16 OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
- Chapter 2.20 PS PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC DISTRICT
- Article 0
- Article 1 Use Regulations
- Article 2 Development Regulations
- Article 3 Administrative Regulations
Title Z3
Overlay Zoning Districts
Sections
- Chapter 3.04 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL
- § 3.04.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 3.04.104 Land Use Regulations.
- § 3.04.108 Rezone to Authorize a Planned Development Designation.
- § 3.04.112 Rezone Approval Procedures.
- § 3.04.116 Zoning Map Designation.
- § 3.04.120 Conditional Use-Planned Development Project Approval.
- § 3.04.124 Planned Development Project Application.
- § 3.04.128 Planned Development Project-Hearing.
- § 3.04.132 Planned Development Project-Planning Commission Review.
- § 3.04.136 Planned Development Project-Action by City Council.
- § 3.04.140 Planned Development Project-Exception from Provisions of Zoning Code.
- § 3.04.144 Status of Planned Development Approval.
- § 3.04.148 Modification of a Planned Development Project.
- Chapter 3.08 IS INTERIM STUDY OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.12 CV CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
- § 3.12.100 Specific Purposes and Applicability.
- § 3.12.104 Area Requirements.
- § 3.12.108 Status of CV Overlay District and Approved Plans.
- § 3.12.112 Allowable Modifications to Land Use Regulations and Property Development Standards.
- § 3.12.116 Application for Zoning Map Designation.
- § 3.12.120 Adoption Procedures.
- § 3.12.124 Zoning Map Designation.
- § 3.12.128 Building Permits to Conform to Adopted Plan.
- Chapter 3.16 S SPECIAL REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.20 AU ASSEMBLY USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.24 N NONCONFORMING USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.28 L LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
- § 3.28.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 3.28.104 Applicability and Zoning Map Designator.
- § 3.28.108 Land Use and Property Development Regulations.
- § 3.28.112 Criteria for Establishment of L District.
- § 3.28.116 Criteria for Designating Landmark Buildings.
- § 3.28.120 Conservation Plan Required.
- § 3.28.124 Application Requirements.
- § 3.28.128 Review and Approval.
- § 3.28.132 Establishment of L Districts.
- § 3.28.136 Issuance of Building Permits.
- § 3.28.140 Maintenance of Structures and Premises.
- Chapter 3.34 MHP MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.38 H HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Title Z4
Regulations Applying in All or Several Districts
Sections
- Chapter 4.04 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Article 0
- Article 1 Nonresidential Districts
- § 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.
- § 4.04.204 Entertainment Activities.
- § 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.
- § 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage.
- § 4.04.216 Game Centers.
- § 4.04.220 Cannabis Product Manufacturing.
- § 4.04.224 Walls Adjoining Residential Use.
- § 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.
- § 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.
- Article 2 All Districts
- § 4.04.300 Relocated Buildings.
- § 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width.
- § 4.04.308 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.
- § 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.
- § 4.04.316 Supportive and Transitional Housing.
- § 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.
- § 4.04.324 Outdoor Facilities and Storage/Loading Facilities.
- § 4.04.328 Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
- § 4.04.332 Refuse Storage Areas.
- § 4.04.336 Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
- § 4.04.340 Performance Standards.
- § 4.04.344 Earth Station and Microwave Equipment.
- § 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.
- § 4.04.352 Airport Safety Zones.
- § 4.04.356 (Reserved)
- § 4.04.360 Site Remediation Screening Review.
- § 4.04.364 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
- § 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.
- § 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.
- § 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
- § 4.04.380 Community Gardens.
- § 4.04.384 Emergency Shelters.
- § 4.04.388 Employee Housing.
- § 4.04.392 Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
- § 4.04.396 Previous Housing Element Sites.
- § 4.04.400 Underground Utilities.
- § 4.04.404 Tobacco Retailers.
- § 4.04.408 Drug Paraphernalia Stores.
- Chapter 4.08 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- § 4.08.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.
- § 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.
- § 4.08.112 Collective Provision of Parking.
- § 4.08.116 Reduced Parking for Other Uses.
- § 4.08.120 Parking In-Lieu Payments.
- § 4.08.124 Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.
- § 4.08.128 Bicycle Parking.
- § 4.08.132 Restrictions on Residential Parking Within Required Minimum Front or Side Yards.
- § 4.08.136 Minimum Requirements for Parking Spaces and Drive Aisle Dimensions.
- § 4.08.140 Specific Parking Area Design.
- § 4.08.144 Parking Access from Street.
- § 4.08.148 Driveways-Visibility.
- § 4.08.152 Parking Area Screening: Walls and Fences.
- § 4.08.156 Lighting.
- § 4.08.160 Additional Design Standards for Parking Lots and Structures.
- § 4.08.164 Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
- § 4.08.168 Parking Area Plan Required.
- Chapter 4.12 SIGNS
- § 4.12.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 4.12.104 Administrative Review of Signs.
- § 4.12.108 Exempt Signs.
- § 4.12.112 Regulations for On-Premises Signs.
- § 4.12.116 Regulations for Off-Site Advertising Signs.
- § 4.12.120 Master Sign Programs and Sign Exceptions.
- § 4.12.124 Sign Permit or Temporary Sign Permit Required.
- § 4.12.128 Uniform Sign Code.
- § 4.12.132 Construction.
- § 4.12.136 Fire Safety.
- § 4.12.140 Maintenance.
- Chapter 4.16 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- § 4.16.100 Specific Purpose.
- § 4.16.104 General Requirements.
- § 4.16.108 Landscaping Plans Required.
- § 4.16.112 Existing Trees on Development Sites.
- § 4.16.116 Design Standards.
- § 4.16.120 Acceptable Materials and Performance Standards.
- § 4.16.124 Completion, Maintenance and Subsequent Changes.
- § 4.16.128 Existing Landscapes.
- § 4.16.132 Penalties.
- Chapter 4.20 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- § 4.20.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 4.20.104 Continuation and Maintenance.
- § 4.20.108 Alterations and Expansions.
- § 4.20.112 Abandonment or Substitution of a Nonconforming Use.
- § 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use.
- § 4.20.120 Requirements for Building Permits on a Site Having Certain Nonconforming Site Features.
- § 4.20.124 Elimination of Nonconforming Uses (Abatement).
Title Z5
Administration
Sections
- Chapter 5.04 ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED; ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; FEES AND DEPOSITS
- § 5.04.100 Purpose and Applicability.
- § 5.04.104 General Application for Zoning Permit.
- § 5.04.108 Authority of Zoning Enforcement Official.
- § 5.04.112 Uses Not Listed.
- § 5.04.116 Effective Date; Lapse of Permit; Appeals.
- § 5.04.120 Development Plans.
- § 5.04.124 Environmental Review.
- § 5.04.128 Fees and Deposits.
- Chapter 5.06 ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 5.08 USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
- § 5.08.100 Purposes.
- § 5.08.104 Authority of Planning Commission.
- § 5.08.108 Applicability to Existing and New Uses.
- § 5.08.112 Initiation.
- § 5.08.116 Notice and Public Hearing.
- § 5.08.120 Duties of Planning Commission.
- § 5.08.124 Required Findings.
- § 5.08.128 Conditions of Approval.
- § 5.08.132 Effective Date; Appeals.
- § 5.08.136 Lapse of Approval; Transferability; Discontinuance; Revocation.
- § 5.08.140 Changed Plans; New Applications.
- § 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
- Chapter 5.12 SITE PLAN APPROVAL
- § 5.12.100 Intent.
- § 5.12.104 Applicability.
- § 5.12.108 Concurrent Processing.
- § 5.12.112 Review and Approval Authority.
- § 5.12.116 Hearing and Noticing Requirements.
- § 5.12.120 Appeals.
- § 5.12.124 Site Plan Review Standards.
- § 5.12.128 Conditions of Approval.
- § 5.12.132 Effective Date; Lapse and Renewal; Alterations.
- Chapter 5.14 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL
- § 5.14.100 Purpose.
- § 5.14.104 Applicability.
- § 5.14.108 Review and Approval Authority.
- § 5.14.112 Application Requirements.
- § 5.14.116 Notice and Public Hearing.
- § 5.14.120 Duties of Planning Commission.
- § 5.14.124 Required Findings.
- § 5.14.128 Conditions of Approval.
- § 5.14.132 Effective Date; Appeals.
- § 5.14.136 Lapse of Approval; Transferability; Discontinuance; Revocation; Extension.
- § 5.14.140 Changed Plans; New Applications.
- Chapter 5.16 AMENDMENTS
- § 5.16.100 Applicability.
- § 5.16.104 Initiation of Amendments.
- § 5.16.108 Required Application Materials for Amendments Initiated by Property Owners.
- § 5.16.112 Public Hearing Scope and Notice.
- § 5.16.116 Duties of Planning Commission.
- § 5.16.120 Result of Planning Commission Recommendation of Denial.
- § 5.16.124 Duties of City Council.
- § 5.16.128 Revisions of Proposed Amendments.
- § 5.16.132 Resubmittal of Application.
- Chapter 5.20 APPEALS
- Chapter 5.24 ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 5.28 MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 5.32 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- § 5.32.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 5.32.104 Objectives.
- § 5.32.108 Definitions.
- § 5.32.112 Requirements.
- § 5.32.116 Application Procedures.
- § 5.32.120 Required Reports and Information.
- § 5.32.124 Condominium Conversion Standards.
- § 5.32.128 Tenant Rights, Benefits, and Notification.
- § 5.32.132 Effect of Proposed Conversions on the City's Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Supply.
- § 5.32.136 Density Bonus for Including Low- and Moderate-Income Housing.
- § 5.32.140 Required Findings.
- § 5.32.144 Referral to City Council.
- § 5.32.148 Exceptions.
- § 5.32.152 Appeals.
- § 5.32.156 Retaliation and Unlawful Detainer Defense.
- Chapter 5.36 NONRESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- § 5.36.100 Specific Purposes.
- § 5.36.104 Objectives.
- § 5.36.108 Definitions.
- § 5.36.112 Application Requirements and Procedures.
- § 5.36.116 Required Reports and Information.
- § 5.36.120 Condominium Conversion Standards.
- § 5.36.124 Application Notification.
- § 5.36.128 Required Findings.
- § 5.36.132 Referral to Planning Commission.
- § 5.36.136 Appeals.
- § 5.36.140 Retaliation Defense.
- Chapter 5.40 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGULATIONS
- § 5.40.100 Title and Purpose.
- § 5.40.104 Purpose of Alcoholic Beverage Sale Regulations.
- § 5.40.108 Applicability of Deemed Approved Alcoholic Beverage Sale Regulations.
- § 5.40.112 Definitions.
- § 5.40.116 Automatic Deemed Approved Status.
- § 5.40.120 Performance Standards and Deemed Approved Status.
- § 5.40.124 Notification to Owners of Deemed Approved Activities.
- § 5.40.128 Procedure for Consideration of Violations to Performance Standards.
- § 5.40.132 Violations to Conditions of Approval.
- § 5.40.136 Fee Schedule.
- § 5.40.140 Violations and Penalties.
- § 5.40.144 Inspection and Right of Entry.
Title Z6
Affordable Housing
Sections
- Chapter 6.04 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- § 6.04.100 Purpose.
- § 6.04.104 Findings.
- § 6.04.108 Definitions.
- § 6.04.112 Residential Development.
- § 6.04.116 Exemptions.
- § 6.04.120 Inclusionary Housing Standards.
- § 6.04.124 In-Lieu Fees.
- § 6.04.128 Compliance Procedures.
- § 6.04.132 Off-Site Alternatives.
- § 6.04.136 Incentives for Rental and For-Sale On-Site Housing.
- § 6.04.140 Eligibility for Inclusionary Units.
- § 6.04.144 Owner-Occupied Units.
- § 6.04.148 Rental Units.
- § 6.04.152 Adjustments, Waivers.
- § 6.04.156 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- § 6.04.160 Enforcement.
- § 6.04.164 Minimum Requirements.
- § 6.04.168 Appeals.
- Chapter 6.08 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS