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San Leandro City Zoning Code

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Base District Regulations

§ 2.04.100 Specific Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purposes of residential districts are to:
A. 
Provide appropriately located areas for residential development that are consistent with the General Plan and with standards of public health and safety established by the Municipal Code.
B. 
Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects.
C. 
Protect residential areas from fires, explosions, landslides, toxic fumes and substances, and other public safety hazards.
D. 
Protect adjoining single-family residential districts from excessive loss of sun, light, quiet, and privacy resulting from proximity to new development.
E. 
Achieve a high standard of site and building design and design compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
F. 
Promote development of housing affordable by low- and moderate-income households by providing a density bonus for projects in which a portion of the units are affordable for such households.
G. 
Provide sites for public and semipublic land uses needed to complement residential development or requiring a residential environment.
H. 
Ensure the provision of public services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population densities.
The additional purposes of each R Residential District are:
RD Residential Duplex District. To provide opportunities for two-family housing at appropriate locations.
RM Residential Multi-Family District. To provide opportunities for multiple residential uses, including town houses, condominiums, multi-dwelling structures, or cluster housing with landscaped open space for residents' use, and apartments. Single-family and duplex dwellings are permitted uses in these districts. Five types of multi-family districts are established:
RM-3000 District, where the density is 14.5 dwellings per gross acre.
RM-2500 District, where the density is 17.5 dwellings per gross acre.
RM-2000 District, where the density is 22 dwellings per gross acre.
RM-1800 District, where the density is 24 dwellings per gross acre.
RM-875 District, where the density is 50 dwellings per gross acre.
RO Residential Outer District. To provide opportunities for additional single- and two-family dwellings on larger lots, subject to appropriate standards and to permit horticulture, animal husbandry, and small-scale truck gardening within limitations consistent with the basic residential character of the district.
RS Residential Single-Family District. To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. There are two sub-districts of the RS District. One, indicated by a "-40" designation, is intended for areas where the minimum front yard setback is 40 feet. The other, indicated by a –VP, is intended for "view preservation," where the maximum height limit is 18 feet and all new homes and additions are subject to discretionary review to prevent unreasonable blockage of views.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.200 RD District-Use Regulations.
A. 
RD District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
4. 
Single-Family Residential.
5. 
Two-Family Residential.
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RD District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
7. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RD District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RD District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.204 RM District-Use Regulations.
A. 
RM District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Multi-Family Residential.
4. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
5. 
Two-Family Residential.
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RM District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
4. 
Group Housing.
5. 
Manufactured Home Parks.
6. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
7. 
Public Safety Facilities.
8. 
Schools, Public or Private.
9. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
10. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RM District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RM District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-023 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.208 RO District-Use Regulations.
A. 
RO District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Husbandry. (Subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.240 RO District—Animal Husbandry.)
3. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
4. 
Horticulture, Limited.
5. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
6. 
Single-Family Residential.
7. 
Additional Residential Dwelling Units, subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.384 RO District—Additional Dwelling Units.
8. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RO District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classifications.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RO District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RO District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.212 RS District-Use Regulations.
A. 
RS District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
4. 
Single-Family Residential.
5. 
Two-Family Residential, Pre-Existing. (These pre-existing two-family residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming, but no new uses shall be established.)
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RS District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
7. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RS District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RS District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.216 Additional Use Restrictions-Residential Districts.
All uses not listed as permitted, conditionally permitted, subject to administrative review, or subject to site development review are prohibited, unless a determination is made by the Zoning Enforcement Official pursuant to Section 5.04.112 Uses Not Listed.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Home Occupations are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.220 Home Occupation in R Districts.
B. 
Nonconforming Uses are subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
C. 
Family Day Care Homes are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.224 Family Day Care Homes.
D. 
Cottage Food Operations are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.228 Cottage Food Operations.
E. 
Residential Congregate Care Facilities are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.232 Residential Congregate Care Facilities.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.220 Home Occupation in R Districts.
A. 
Permit Required. A home occupation in a residential use shall require a home occupation permit, obtained by filing a completed application form with the Zoning Enforcement Official. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall issue the permit upon determining that the proposed home occupation complies with the requirements of this section.
B. 
Contents of Application. An application for a home occupation permit shall contain:
1. 
The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
2. 
A complete description of the proposed home occupation, including, but not limited to, the number and occupation of persons employed or persons retained as independent contractors, or otherwise engaged or participating in the business, amount of floor space occupied, provisions for storage of materials, and number and type of vehicles or equipment used.
C. 
Required Conditions. Home occupations shall comply with the following regulations:
1. 
No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed on site or report to work at the site in the conduct of a home occupation. This prohibition also applies to independent contractors.
2. 
There shall be no interior or exterior activity related to the home occupation inconsistent with or interfering with residential use of the property or detrimental to property in the vicinity.
3. 
A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a building and shall occupy no more than the lesser of 500 square feet or 25 percent of the floor area. No outdoor storage of materials or supplies shall be permitted in conjunction with the home occupation.
4. 
The existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site, and no home occupation shall involve the use of a sign.
5. 
A home occupation shall comply with the performance standards prescribed by Section 4.04.340 Performance Standards, provided that no noise shall be perceptible at or beyond the property line.
6. 
A home occupation shall not create pedestrian, automobile, or truck traffic detrimental to property in the vicinity. All deliveries of materials related to a home occupation shall be by the U.S. Postal Service or similar carrier, or by means of vehicles customarily kept on the site by the permit holder or family members.
7. 
A home occupation shall not result in a reduction or elimination of any required parking space.
8. 
Any vehicle or vehicles used by the applicant in conjunction with the home occupation or with any related business activity shall be parked in a manner so as not to be visible from a public street. This limitation shall not apply to standard passenger vehicles or trucks and vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size, so long as no advertising of the home occupation or any related business activity (except that required by law) is displayed in or upon such vehicles.
9. 
No advertising of the home occupation (including business cards) shall include the applicant's address.
The permit for a home occupation that is not operated in compliance with these regulations shall be revoked by the Zoning Enforcement Official after 30 days' written notice unless the home occupation is altered to comply.
D. 
Business License and Renewal. A home occupation permit shall remain effective with the issuance and annual renewal of the required business license.
E. 
Appeals. In accord with Chapter 5.08 Use Permits and Variances, decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission by the applicant or by any interested party.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.04.224 Family Day Care Homes.
A. 
Family Day Care Homes as a Residential Use. Licensed family day care operations, as defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, shall be permitted in any dwelling in the City, including in apartments and multifamily dwelling units. Family day care homes are considered a residential use of property and may be permitted in all Residential Districts and all other Zoning Districts in which residential uses are either permitted, conditionally permitted, or subject to administrative review.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.228 Cottage Food Operations.
Cottage food operations are subject to the following regulations:
A. 
Permitted Location. Cottage food operations shall be permitted in any dwelling in the City.
B. 
Required Permits. Any dwelling can be used for a cottage food operation when the Zoning Enforcement Official has granted a cottage food operation permit.
C. 
Cottage Food Operation Permit—Compliance with Standards. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall grant a permit for the cottage food operation only if after review of the application for such permit, inspection of the premises and any other necessary information, the Zoning Enforcement Official determines that the application complies with the following standards:
1. 
Spacing. No cottage food operation shall be located within 150 feet of any other cottage food operation, as measured from the exterior lot lines along the property frontages.
2. 
On-Street Parking. No cottage food operation shall be located upon a lot having less than 32 feet of legally permitted parking along the frontage of the lot.
3. 
Employee Parking and Customer Parking Circulation Plan. The driveway of a cottage food operation may be used to provide off-street parking required by Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations if such use will not obstruct a sidewalk or other public right-of-way.
The applicant shall provide the Zoning Enforcement Official with a written plan for the administration of parking and traffic operations related to the proposed cottage food operation. This plan shall include controls for vehicle circulation, drop-off and pick-up of cottage food related products and parking for the employee so that parking, loading, unloading and turning movements are compatible with the residential environment in which the cottage food operation will be located.
4. 
Noise Control. The level of noise in connection with the operation of a cottage food operation shall not be persistently maintained at a level of 55 decibels or greater, as measured from any point along or beyond the property line of the subject premises.
5. 
Traffic. A cottage food operation shall not create pedestrian, automobile, or truck traffic detrimental to property in the vicinity. All deliveries of materials related to a cottage food operation shall be by the U.S. Postal Service or similar carrier, or by means of vehicles customarily kept on the site by the permit holder or family members in trucks or vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size.
6. 
Parking. A cottage food operation shall not result in a reduction or elimination of any required parking space. One off-street parking space shall be provided for employees, per Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required. Said employee parking may be uncovered and located in a driveway.
7. 
Vehicles. Any vehicle or vehicles used by the applicant in conjunction with the cottage food operation or with any related business activity shall be parked in a manner so as not to be visible from a public street. This limitation shall not apply to standard passenger vehicles or trucks and vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size.
8. 
Required State Permits or Licenses. No permit issued pursuant to this section shall become operative until copies of the Alameda County application/permitting form and City business license have been filed with the Zoning Enforcement Official.
9. 
Nontransferable. A permit issued pursuant to this section shall be nontransferable and shall not run with the land.
D. 
Notwithstanding the above, Standards C.1: Spacing and C.2: On-Street Parking will not apply to a cottage food operation where the permit applicant declares on the application form that the cottage food operation will not be making any customer sales directly from the dwelling or property.
Notwithstanding the above, Standards C.1: Spacing and C.2: On-Street Parking will not apply to a cottage food operation that operates in a location where there are two or more on-site, off-street, dedicated parking spaces for guests.
E. 
Administrative Exception Provision. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, if an applicant cannot meet the provisions of Subsections C.1 through C.7.
F. 
Appeals. In accord with Chapter 5.08 Use Permits and Variances, decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission by the applicant or by any interested party.
(Ord. 2013-006 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.04.232 Residential Congregate Care Facilities and Limited Group Housing.
A. 
Purpose and Intent. The City Council finds that certain people, including elderly persons, persons suffering from chronic illnesses, and persons with mental or physical disabilities, including persons recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction, often benefit from living in a non-institutional residential environment, which is frequently cost-effective and more humane and therapeutic. The Council also finds that, under the Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., the City has an obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for the disabled, including changing, waiving, and making exceptions to zoning rules that would otherwise have the effect of limiting the ability of such individuals to live in the residence of their choice in the community. The Council further finds that the preservation and protection of the character of residential neighborhoods is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, and that overconcentration of residential facilities for the individuals listed above can impair the character of residential neighborhoods, thereby defeating the very reason for providing residential accommodations for such individuals. Thus, the Council concludes that a set of land use laws that flexibly limits the concentration of residential facilities for the individuals listed above can balance the City's complementary interests in reasonably accommodating disabled individuals seeking a residential living environment and in preserving the character of residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this section is to enact such a law. In enacting this law, the Council has attempted to achieve the goals described above by removing any special requirements for facilities for the disabled that would limit such individuals' choice of places to live; to the extent that such residences are subject to requirements different from those applicable to similar uses of land, the Council has concluded that no less discriminatory alternatives exist that would as effectively promote its interests in reasonable accommodation and the preservation of residential neighborhoods.
B. 
Residential Use. Residential congregate care facilities and limited group housing, as defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, are considered a residential use of property, and may be permitted in all Residential Districts, and all other Zoning Districts in which residential uses are either permitted, conditionally permitted, or subject to administrative review, and subject to the limitations prescribed in this section.
C. 
Applicability of Regulations. Residential congregate care facilities and limited group housing shall be subject to the zoning requirements of this section, and any subdivision, housing, and building regulations and codes expressly applicable to such facilities, including building and fire safety requirements. Nothing in those regulations and codes shall be construed to prohibit such facilities from locating where a residential use would otherwise be permitted or conditionally permitted. No privately created covenant, equitable servitude, or other contract or agreement shall be used as the basis of denial of permission to operate a residential congregate care facilities that has met all other applicable requirements.
1. 
Limited Residential Congregate Care Facilities and Limited Group Housing. "Residential Congregate Care Facilities, Limited" and "Group Housing, Limited" defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, are subject to the same development standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone.
2. 
Residential Congregate Care Facilities with More than Six Residents. All new residential congregate care facilities for which the contemplated number of residents is more than six (not including live-in staff), and existing residential congregate care facilities that wish to increase the number of residents to more than six are also subject to the following requirements:
a. 
Over-Concentration and Minimum Spacing. To prevent an over-concentration of residential congregate care facilities in the City, all facilities with more than six residents (not including live-in staff) must be a minimum distance of 750 feet from another such facility. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent more than one facility from locating in an individual apartment/condominium complex, providing the spacing requirements of this subsection are met. An adjustment to the required minimum spacing may be granted pursuant to Subsection C.2.c Adjustments to Required Minimum Spacing Requirement below.
b. 
Facilities with Total Occupancy of More 10 Adults. Residential congregate care facilities with more than 10 residents (including staff) who are 18 years of age, or older, are subject to the requirements of Section 2.04.236 Maximum Dwelling Unit Occupancy.
c. 
Adjustments to Required Minimum Spacing Requirement. Approval to locate a residential congregate care facility with more than six residents (not including live-in staff) closer than 750 feet from another such facility is subject to approval of a Major Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12 and the following:
i. 
Findings Requiring Denial of Request. All applications for adjustment to the minimum spacing requirement pursuant to this section shall be granted unless the Zoning Enforcement Official finds all of the following:
(A) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would impose an undue administrative or financial burden on the City;
(B) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would effect a fundamental change in the nature of the neighborhood in which it proposes to locate; and
(C) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would significantly compromise the City's interest in maintaining either the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood or reasonable accommodation to disabled persons seeking a residential living environment.
ii. 
Adjustment Review Process Does Not Limit Number of Facilities. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall neither interpret nor enforce this subsection in a manner, which creates a ceiling quota on the number of residential congregate care facilities that may locate in the City, or impose limitations, beyond those prescribed by Code, as to the number of persons who may live in such facilities.
iii. 
Ability to Impose Conditions. The Zoning Enforcement Official may impose conditions on an adjustment to spacing limitations, in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided for the approval of a Use Permit or Variance, as prescribed in Section 5.08.128 Conditions of Approval.
iv. 
Appeals. A Decision by Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 Appeals.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.04.236 Maximum Dwelling Unit Occupancy.
To ensure consistency with the density policies of the General Plan and with the rights of individuals living as a household, occupancy by persons living as a single household (whether or not related by blood or marriage) in a dwelling unit shall comply with the California Uniform Housing Code.
A. 
A zoning permit shall be required for occupancy of a dwelling unit by more than 10 persons 18 years or older.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.240 RO District-Animal Husbandry.
The maintenance of horses, cows, goats, cats, dogs, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, poultry, pigeons, and other similar animals is permitted on a lot with one dwelling unit, subject to the following regulations:
A. 
The slaughter of small animals, such as poultry and rabbits is permitted only where intended for consumption by the resident family.
B. 
The keeping, feeding, and maintenance of horses, cows or goats is permitted for non-profit purposes only. The keeping, feeding and maintenance of dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, poultry, pigeons, and other similar animals is permitted for the purpose of profit only where the sale of animals or animal products on the site is clearly subordinate and incidental to the residential use of the property.
C. 
No animal other than household pets shall be kept within a dwelling, or within 20 feet of a dwelling or of a required front yard, or within 60 feet of the front lot line.
D. 
The maximum space devoted to the keeping of such animals shall be 5,000 square feet or 20 percent of the lot, whichever is less.
E. 
Housing or caging of animals shall be adequate and sanitary. All animal food except hay and straw shall be stored in rodent-proof containers.
F. 
The number of animals other than household pets shall be limited by the following requirements of open space:
1. 
For each horse or cow - 4,000 square feet
2. 
For each sheep or goat - 2,000 square feet
3. 
For each dog not a household pet - 1,000 square feet
4. 
For each cat not a household pet - 500 square feet
5. 
For each large animal, other than above - 2,000 square feet
6. 
For each small animal, such as rabbit or fowl - 250 square feet
Calculation of the total open space requirement shall be cumulative, except that one-half of the total requirement for large animals may be put toward the required space for small animals. Unweaned young of animals and young of small animals and fowl under the age of six months can be excluded when determining the open space requirements, if the number of such animals is not twice the number of permitted animals at any one time.
G. 
If any part of an RO District is recorded to be in a district in which animal husbandry is not a permitted accessory use, such use shall cease within six months from the effective date of the zoning.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.300 Property Development Regulations-Residential Districts.
The following sections set forth the property development regulations of the RD, RM, RO and RS Districts.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.304 Density.
Zoning District
Minimum Density
Maximum Density*
RD
n.a.
2 dwelling units per parcel
RM-3000
n.a.
14.5 dwelling units per acre
RM-2500
12 dwelling units per acre
17.5 dwelling units per acre
RM-2000
12 dwelling units per acre
22 dwelling units per acre
RM-1800
12 dwelling units per acre
24 dwelling units per acre
RM-875
20 dwelling units per acre
50 dwelling units per acre
RO
n.a.
Varies based on parcel size.
See Section 2.04.384 RO District—Additional Dwelling Units
RS
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
RS-40
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
RS-VP
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
Notes:
*
For properties within the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) General Plan Land Use Designation maximum residential density is dictated by applicable floor area ratio (FAR) limits rather than limits on dwelling units per acre.
A. 
Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius shall be considered part of the lot area.
B. 
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units do not count toward the maximum density. See Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.308 Minimum Lot Area.
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
Minimum Lot Area for Corner Lot (square feet)
RD
5,000
6,000
RM-3000
6,000
7,000
RM-2500
7,500
8,500
RM-2000
10,000
12,000
RM-1800
10,000
12,000
RM-875
10,000
12,000
RO
8,000
8,000
RS
5,000
6,000
RS-40
5,000
6,000
RS-VP
5,000
6,000
A. 
The Minimum Lot Area shall be subject to the regulations of Sections 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width, and 4.04.308 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries. Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius line shall be considered part of the lot area.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.312 Minimum Lot Width.
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Minimum Lot Width for Corner Lot (feet)
RD
50
60
RM-3000
60
70
RM-2500
75
85
RM-2000
100
120
RM-1800
100
120
RM-875
100
120
RO
60
60
RS
50
60
RS-40
50
60
RS-VP
50
60
A. 
The Minimum Lot Width shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width. Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius line shall be considered part of the lot area.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.316 Minimum Yards.
A. 
Minimum Building Setback. The minimum yard setback for building placement is as prescribed below. Additional building setback requirements may also apply as specified in Subsections B and C.
Zoning District
Front (feet)
Side (feet)
Corner Side (feet)
Rear (feet)
RD
20
5
10
15
RM-3000
20
Min.6; Avg.10
20
15
RM-2500
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-2000
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-1800
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-875
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RO
20
6-12
10
10-25
RS
20
5
10
15
RS-40
40
5
10
15
RS-VP
20
5
10
15
B. 
Minimum required yard setbacks shall be subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.340 R Districts—Adjustments to Minimum Yard Requirements; and in the RO District, the regulations of Section 2.04.376 RO District—Additional Setback and Lot Coverage Requirements.
C. 
Determination of Front and Corner Side Yards. For corner lots, the owner may select either street frontage line as the front lot line, subject to approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.320 Maximum Height of Structures.
Zoning District
Height (feet)
RD
30
RM-3000
40
RM-2500
45
RM-2000
50
RM-1800
50
RM-875
50
RO
30(B)
RS
30
RS-40
30
RS-VP
18(C)
A. 
General Exceptions to Height Limits. The maximum height of a structure, other than in the RS-VP District, shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.
B. 
Additional Height Restriction in RO District. Any portion of a dwelling located within 20 feet of the rear lot line shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
C. 
Additional Height Restrictions in RS-VP Sub-District.
1. 
Alternate Definition to Measure Maximum Height of Structure in RS-VP Sub-District. Notwithstanding the definition of "Height" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, the height of a structure in the RS-VP sub-district shall not exceed a height of 18 feet, as defined below:
a. 
Establishing Maximum Building Height. The 18-foot height limit is established by an assumed plane 18 feet above existing grade, as measured perpendicularly from the existing grade. Except for chimneys, vents, and non-commercial reception antennas, no portion of the structure, including any part of the roof, may exceed this 18 feet height limit. (See illustration "Examples of 18 Foot Height Limit.")
EXAMPLES OF 18 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT IN RS-VP SUB-DISTRICT
(The diagram is illustrative)
b. 
Documenting Compliance with Maximum Building Height. Applicants shall illustrate the proposal's height by providing no less than two sectional views, drawn through the proposed structure and perpendicular to existing contours, one of which shall illustrate the tallest point of the structure (i.e., where the structure would be at its maximum height above "existing grade"), and the other being drawn at approximately the center of the structure.
2. 
Definition of "Existing Grade." See 1.12.108 Definitions "Grade, Existing" and illustration "Examples of 18 Foot Height Limit" above.
3. 
Maximum of One Story. A maximum of one story is permitted in the RS-VP sub-district, except that the improvement of a basement or space below an existing habitable story (i.e., construction of a new habitable story within the building envelope of a pre-existing structure) is exempt from this one-story limitation.
4. 
Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted to the 18 feet and/or one-story height limit up to a height not to exceed 30 feet, pursuant to Major Site Plan Review. To approve an exception to the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District, the decision-making body shall make the following finding:
a. 
Mandatory Finding—The Views Currently Enjoyed by Neighbors Are Retained. The proposed construction that is in excess of the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District does not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors' views of distant and scenic features, such as the San Francisco Bay and surrounding open spaces and skylines, to any greater degree than would a proposal for construction that conformed to the height limits of the RS-VP Sub-District.
5. 
Pre-Existing Structures. Notwithstanding the restrictions specified in Subsection B.3 of Section 4.20.108 Alterations and Expansions on allowed improvements to nonconforming structures, single-family residences in the RS-VP sub-district permitted prior to August 15, 2001, and are nonconforming only because they exceed the height limitation of this subsection, may be improved by enlargements or alterations of any value. If damaged or destroyed, such structures may be reconstructed as specified by Subsection B.1 of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.324 Daylight Planes in R Districts.
Daylight Planes are intended to provide for light and air, and to limit the impacts of bulk and mass on adjacent properties. "Daylight Plane" means a height limitation that, when combined with the maximum height limit, defines the building envelope within which all new structures or additions must be contained. The daylight plane may further limit the height or horizontal extent of the building at any specific point where the daylight plane is more restrictive than the height limit applicable at such point on the site. The daylight plane shall be measured separately for each building on a lot, and separately for each side of each building.
A. 
Applicability. Daylight planes are established for lots zoned RD, RO, RS, RS-40, and RS-VP.
B. 
Daylight Plane. A daylight plane shall begin at a horizontal line 19 feet, six inches above the grade of each side setback line of each lot and shall slope inwards at a 45-degree angle. (Please refer to Residential Daylight Plane illustration.)
No portion of the structure shall intrude beyond the daylight plane except as provided for in Section 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.
C. 
Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted with administrative approval by the Zoning Enforcement Official (per Section 5.04.108 Authority of Zoning Enforcement Official, as amended).
(Ord. 2007-001 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.328 Maximum Lot Coverage.
District
Coverage (percent)
RO
33-1/3
RS
50
RS-40
50
RS-VP
50
RD
50
RM-3000
50
RM-2500
60
RM-2000
60
RM-1800
70
RM-875
80
A. 
Exceptions. In calculating the percentage of lot coverage for the purpose of applying the regulations of this Zoning Code, the features of a structure as hereafter set forth shall not be included as coverage:
1. 
Cornices, canopies, eaves or other projections which do not increase the volume of space enclosed by the building provided that any portion of such projections extending more than two feet from the building shall be included as coverage;
2. 
Fire escapes up to three and one-half feet;
3. 
An uncovered stair and landing which does not extend above a ground floor entrance except for the railing; or
4. 
Bay windows, balconies or chimneys which project from the wall not more than two feet; provided, that, such features do not in the aggregate occupy more than one-third of the length of a wall which faces an interior side lot line, or more than two-thirds of the length of a wall which faces a street or a rear lot line.
B. 
Covered Porch. In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a Covered Porch shall be excluded. Covered Porch is defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.332 Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
 
RD, RS, RS-40, RS-VP
RO
Lots Less than 5,000 sf
50% + 450 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 2,500 sf
50% + 500 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 4,000 sf
Lots 5,001 – 8,000 sf
50% + 500 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 4,000 sf
Lots more than 8,000 sf
50% for first 5,000 sf, then 30% for area > 5,000—10,000 sf, then 10% for area >10,000 sf;
+ 500 sf if 2-car garage exists or 750 sf if 3 or more car garage exists;
Livable area >4,000 sf for any single structure would require Major Site Plan Review approval
50% for first 5,000 sf, then 30% for area > 5,000—10,000 sf, then 10% for area >10,000 sf;
+ 500 sf/unit if a garage exists;
Livable area >6,000 sf cumulatively for the entire site would require Major Site Plan Review approval
A. 
Calculation of Floor Area, Single Family Dwelling. The floor area of a single-family dwelling shall be calculated as follows:
1. 
The floor area shall include the total horizontal area of each floor within the exterior walls of the building(s) that comprise the primary residence, include any enclosed space with a seven foot or greater ceiling height, and as measured at the exterior face of the enclosing walls. The calculated floor area shall be doubled for that portion of interior space with an interior ceiling height of 15 feet or greater.
2. 
The floor area shall exclude:
a. 
Garages, carports and accessory buildings other than accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units are included in the calculation of floor area;
b. 
Portions of attics and lofts which have less than a seven-foot ceiling height, see definition of "Attic" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions;
c. 
Basements, unless any part of the basement is seven feet six inches or higher, then all areas greater than five feet in height shall count as area for floor area ratio calculations, see definition of "Basement" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions; and
d. 
A balcony, porch, deck or other structure where at least one of the longest dimensions is completely unenclosed.
B. 
Exceptions to the Maximum FAR may be allowed subject to the approval of Major Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2007-001 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.04.336 Additional Property Development Regulations: Residential Districts.
In addition to the development regulations listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
All Multi-Family Residential Development shall be subject to the regulations of Sectio 4.04.336 Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
B. 
Fences and Walls shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.364 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
C. 
Off-Street Parking and Loading shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
D. 
Signs shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.12 Signs.
E. 
Outdoor Facilities shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.324 Outdoor Facilities and Storage/Loading Facilities.
F. 
Screening of Mechanical Equipment shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.328 Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
G. 
Refuse Storage Areas shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.332 Refuse Storage Areas.
H. 
Underground Utilities shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.400 Underground Utilities.
I. 
Performance Standards shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.340 Performance Standards.
J. 
Nonconforming Structures shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.340 R Districts-Adjustments to Minimum Yard Requirements.
A. 
RS Districts - Abutting Nonconforming Front Yard Setbacks. Where two or more lots on the same side of a street between intersecting streets, or between an intersecting street and cul-de-sac, have front yards less than what is required for the district, the following shall apply: The front yard for a dwelling hereafter erected or altered shall not be required to be greater than the average of the two abutting lots sharing a common side lot line. When an abutting lot is vacant, the required front yard setback shall be used in calculating the average. Where only one other lot has a common side lot line with the building site, the front yard may be reduced to match this adjoining lot. However, in no case shall a front yard setback be reduced to less than ten feet.
B. 
R Districts - Religious Assembly Yard Requirements. Yards, height and bulk, and buffering requirements shall be as specified by a use permit, provided that, where adjacent to a building site in an R district, the minimum interior side yard shall be 15 feet and the minimum rear yard shall be 20 feet. Yards adjoining street property lines shall not be less than required for a permitted use.
C. 
R Districts - Alley Setback. The width of a required interior side or rear yard adjoining an alley may be reduced to five feet.
D. 
RS Districts - Rear Yard Requirement Exception. The required depth of the rear yard is 15 feet. However, if there is an open space on the site, exclusive of the required front yard, containing 400 square feet and a minimum dimension of 15 feet, the depth of the rear yard may be reduced to ten feet. At the discretion of the Zoning Enforcement Official, such reductions may also require an exception to the Daylight Plane requirements as outlined in Section 2.04.324 Daylight Planes in R Districts.
E. 
RM District - Single-Family and Two-Family Development. The side and rear yard of a single-family home in a RM District shall be the same as those setbacks required in the RS District. The side and rear yard of a two-family home in a RM District shall be the same as those setbacks required in the RD District.
F. 
Zero-Side Yard Development. In zero-side yard development, required side setbacks apply to the ends of rows of attached units.
G. 
R Districts - Extension of Existing Building Line. An Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 may be approved to allow an extension of the existing building line of a single-family residence, which legally projects into a required yard area of the applicable R District.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.344 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Related Equipment.
An unenclosed swimming pool, hot tub and related equipment may occupy a required rear yard or side yard but shall not be within five feet of an interior property line or within ten feet of a street property line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.348 Accessory Structures in RD, RM and RS Districts.
A. 
Timing. Accessory structures shall not be established or constructed prior to the start of construction of a principal structure on a site, except that construction trailers may be placed on a site at the time site clearance and grading begins and may remain on the site only for the duration of construction.
B. 
Location. Except as provided in this subsection, accessory structures shall not occupy a required front or corner side yard or court or project beyond the front building line of the principal structure on a site. No accessory uses shall be permitted off site. Accessory structures must maintain a six foot separation from other structures on the lot.
C. 
Maximum Area and Coverage.
1. 
The coverage of accessory structures on the lot shall be part of the 50 percent total lot coverage allowed in the RS, RD, and RM-3000 Districts. Accessory structures in the RM-2500 and RM-2000 Districts shall meet the total lot coverage requirement of 60 percent and accessory structures in the RM-1800 District shall meet the total lot coverage requirement of 70 percent.
2. 
No single structure, excluding accessory dwelling units as regulated by Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), shall occupy more than 500 square feet.
3. 
Structures that are not required to obtain a building permit under the San Leandro Building Code and which are not over eight feet in height and under 120 square feet shall be exempt from the lot coverage requirement.
4. 
In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a building open on at least two sides shall be excluded.
5. 
The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, to allow exceptions to these provisions, or refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit.
D. 
Maximum Height and Minimum Setbacks.
1. 
Accessory Structures shall have the following maximum height and minimum setbacks. Maximum height is defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions of this Zoning Code.
Maximum Height
Minimum Setback
8 feet and 120 square feet or less and not required to obtain a building permit under the City of San Leandro Building Code
0 feet
Greater than 8 feet up to 12 feet
3 feet
Greater than 12 feet up to 15 feet
5 feet
2. 
The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, to allow exception to these provisions, or refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit.
E. 
Residential Garage Doors in Accessory Structures. The following standards apply only to garage doors for single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment and condominium complexes giving access to not more than three parking spaces either side-by-side or in tandem:
1. 
The vehicle access opening shall not have a height in excess of seven and one-half feet;
2. 
The entire opening shall be covered by a solid or sectional overhead door constructed of wood, metal, or fiberglass;
3. 
The door shall be painted, stained, or treated to match the exterior of the residential structure.
Any door that does not comply with the above standards shall be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Official prior to installation. In reviewing the proposed door, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall find that the door has an appearance that is consistent with the home on which it is installed and with other homes in the vicinity and does not detract from the residential appearance of the neighborhood.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.04.372 RO District-Applicability of Prior Zoning Code.
In matters where a difference between this Zoning Code and the latest version of the 1961 Zoning Code occurs in interpreting property development issues in the RO District, the latest version of the 1961 Zoning Code shall apply.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.376 RO District-Additional Setback and Lot Coverage Requirements.
For lots exceeding 60 feet in width, the following additional setback and lot coverage requirements apply:
A. 
Side yards shall be 10 percent of lot width up to a maximum of 12 feet.
B. 
Rear yards shall be 10 feet or 10 percent of lot depth, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 25 feet.
C. 
On the rear one-quarter of a lot where the rear yard abuts the front yard of another, the side yard shall be not less than 20 feet wide.
D. 
The total lot coverage, calculated as explained in the definition of lot coverage, shall not exceed one-third (of the area of the lot). Where animals are housed in tiers, three-fourths of the area of each tier above the first shall be counted as additional lot coverage.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.380 RO District-Accessory Structures.
Accessory buildings may be placed on any part of the lot except within 60 feet of the front lot line, but shall not be located within 15 feet of a dwelling or within 10 feet of another accessory building. In the case of a corner lot, where the rear yard abuts the front yard of another lot, no accessory building shall project beyond the front setback required on such other lot. Accessory buildings may not exceed 15 feet in height. Accessory structures shall not occupy more than 40 percent of the required rear or side yard area in the aggregate, and no single structure may occupy more than 30 percent of the required yard areas. In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a building open on at least two sides shall be excluded.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.384 RO District-Additional Dwelling Units.
A. 
Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Area for Each Unit.
1. 
One additional single-family dwelling may occupy a lot having an area of 12,000 square feet or greater; or
2. 
One additional two-family dwelling may occupy a lot having an area of 14,000 square feet or greater; and
3. 
On lots larger than 14,000 square feet, the number of additional dwellings permitted shall be based upon a requirement of 7,000 square feet for the first single dwelling, 5,000 square feet additional for each additional single-family dwelling, and 7,000 square feet additional for each additional two-family dwelling.
B. 
Minimum Setback and Separation Requirements.
1. 
No additional dwelling shall be less than 20 feet from any other dwelling, nor from a side lot line toward which it faces, nor less than 10 feet from any other side lot line.
2. 
No additional dwelling shall be less than 60 feet from the front lot line nor less than 25 feet from the rear lot line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
This section is intended to implement Government Code Sections 65852.1, 65852.2, and 65852.22 et seq., by allowing the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and/or junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) through ministerial review subject to meeting the criteria defined below.
A. 
Location and Number Permitted. Subject to meeting the regulations of this section, ADUs and/or JADUs shall be allowed on a parcel in the following locations and quantities:
Type
Total Number of Units
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
(both of the following are permitted)
Repurposed ADU,
Detached ADU, or Attached ADU
Maximum of 1 ADU is permitted.
JADU
Maximum of 1 JADU is permitted.
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
(both of the following are permitted)
Repurposed ADU
• Minimum of 1 ADU is permitted.
• Maximum number of units not to exceed 25 percent of the number of legally established dwelling units on a parcel.
• Limited to non-habitable portions of the existing dwelling structure(s).
• A fraction of 0.5 or more is rounded up and a fraction that is less than 0.5 is disregarded.
Detached ADU
• Maximum of 2 detached ADUs are permitted.
• The two ADUs are permitted to be attached to one another, but shall be detached from all existing structure(s).
1. 
ADUs and JADUs do not count toward the maximum density established by the zoning district in which the property is located.
B. 
Unit Size. ADUs and JADUs shall not exceed the maximum floor area established below.
Type
Maximum Floor Area
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
Repurposed ADU, Detached ADU, Attached ADU
The greater of:
• 800 square feet; or
• 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet if two or more bedrooms, subject to Subsection B.1 below; or
• 50% of the total floor area of the primary dwelling, not to exceed 1,200 square feet, subject to Subsection B.1 below.
JADU
500 square feet, excluding any shared sanitation facility with the primary dwelling.
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
1,200 square feet
Detached ADU
The greater of:
• 800 square feet; or
• 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet if two or more bedrooms, subject to Subsection B.1 below.
1. 
An ADU greater than 800 square feet is required to comply with the maximum lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), and minimum open space requirements established by the zoning district in which the property is located, with the exception of repurposed ADUs on a two-family or multi-family parcel.
2. 
On a parcel with an existing single-family dwelling, the existing structure may be expanded by up to 150 square feet to accommodate ingress and egress for a repurposed ADU, subject to Subsection B.1 above.
3. 
An ADU or JADU shall be a minimum of 150 square feet or the size necessary to accommodate an efficiency unit as defined in Sections 18007 and 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, whichever is greater.
C. 
Setbacks and Separation.
1. 
Minimum four-foot side and rear yard setbacks are required for all attached and detached ADUs.
2. 
Detached ADUs shall maintain a minimum five-foot separation from other structures on the parcel.
3. 
ADUs shall not occupy a required front yard and shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility.
4. 
No setbacks are required for the repurposed portions of an ADU. Any expanded portions of a repurposed ADU shall comply with Subsections C.1 and C.2 above.
D. 
Height. Notwithstanding the definition of "Height" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, ADUs and JADUs shall not exceed the heights established below as measured from the finished adjacent ground level to the highest point on the finished roof.
Type
Maximum Height
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
Same as existing structure
Detached ADU
16 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit
18 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Public Resources Code Sections 21064.3 and 2115, except that an additional two feet in height shall be permitted to accommodate a roof pitch that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family, multistory dwelling
Attached ADU
Maximum height as established by zoning district or 25 feet, whichever is lower. The ADU may project one foot laterally into the required daylight plane.
JADU
Same as existing single-family dwelling
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
Same as existing structure
Detached ADU
16 feet
E. 
Parking. No parking spaces shall be required for an ADU or JADU. No replacement parking spaces shall be required when a garage, carport, or parking structure is repurposed as an ADU.
F. 
Entrance. An ADU or a JADU shall include its own entrance, separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling structure(s). An exterior stairway proposed to serve an ADU and/or JADU on a second story or higher shall not be visible from the front public right-of-way.
G. 
Design Standards. Attached and/or repurposed ADUs shall incorporate the same roof and exterior wall material, building color(s), door and window trim, and predominate roof form and pitch as the primary dwelling structure. Repurposed garages shall replace garage doors with the same exterior wall material, building color, and door and window trim as the primary dwelling structure.
H. 
No Balconies/Decks. ADUs shall not contain balconies, upper-story decks, or rooftop terraces.
I. 
No Short-Term Rental. ADUs and JADUs shall not be rented for terms of 30 days or less.
J. 
Occupancy. Owner-occupancy shall not be required.
K. 
Sale. Neither the ADU nor the JADU shall be sold separately from the primary structure.
L. 
Review and Approval Authority. Application for an ADU and/or JADU shall be subject to ministerial building permit review and approval within 60 days of submission of a complete application. However, if an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with an application that requires discretionary review, a building permit shall not be issued for the ADU or JADU until the discretionary approval(s) have first been granted and any appeal period(s) has/have passed.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-010 § 1; Ord. 2012-013 § 3; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.392 Manufactured Homes in R Districts.
A. 
Purpose. It is the intent of the City to provide opportunities for the placement of manufactured homes in R districts, consistent with state law, and to ensure that such manufactured homes are designed and located so as to be harmonious within the context of the surrounding houses and neighborhood.
B. 
General Requirements. Manufactured homes may be used for residential purposes if such manufactured homes have been granted a Certificate of Compatibility and are located in an R district.
C. 
Requirements for Certificates of Compatibility. Manufactured homes may be located in any R district where a single-family detached dwelling is permitted, subject to the same restrictions on density and to the same property development regulations, provided that such manufactured home receives a Certificate of Compatibility. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall issue a certificate of compatibility if the manufactured home complies with all development regulations of the zoning district and if the Zoning Enforcement Official determines that the manufactured home is compatible with surrounding development. In considering compatibility, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall consider only roof overhang, roofing material, siding material and roof design.
D. 
Cancellation of State Registration. Whenever a manufactured home is installed on a permanent foundation, any registration of said manufactured home with the State of California shall be canceled, pursuant to state laws and regulations. Before any occupancy certificate may be issued for use of such a manufactured home, the owner shall provide to the Building Official satisfactory evidence showing: that the state registration of the manufactured home has been or will, with certainty, be canceled; if the manufactured home is new and has never been registered with the state, the owner shall provide the Building Official with a statement to that effect from the dealer selling the home.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.04.396 Manufactured Home Parks.
The following supplemental development regulations shall apply to Manufactured Home Parks.
A. 
Occupancy—Minimum Lot Size (excluding interior access drives).
1. 
A manufactured home not more than 12 feet in width containing one unit: 2,400 square feet.
2. 
A manufactured home more than 12 feet in width containing one unit: 3,000 square feet.
3. 
A manufactured home containing more than one dwelling unit: 1,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
B. 
Maximum Density. Twelve manufactured homes per acre.
C. 
Minimum Perimeter Setbacks. Fifteen feet from perimeter property line of manufactured home park.
D. 
Minimum Interior Setbacks for Homes.
1. 
From an interior street: Five feet.
2. 
From any required screening wall or earth berm: Five feet.
3. 
From a common utilities area or recreational area: Six feet.
4. 
Between homes: Ten feet.
E. 
Maximum Height. Fifteen feet, except for recreation facilities, which may be 20 feet high.
F. 
Screening.
1. 
Abutting Public Street. A six foot high solid wall or fence shall be installed and maintained along the entire front setback area except for the areas required for vehicular access in which case the wall must be sufficiently lowered for a long enough distance to assure adequate sight distance for the expected speed of traffic.
2. 
Interior Property Lines. A six-foot high solid wall or fence shall be installed and maintained on interior property lines.
G. 
Landscaping. At least 35 percent of the site area shall be landscaped, and a landscape plan shall be prepared consistent with Section 4.16.108 Landscaping Plans Required.
H. 
Recreation Area Required. At least 100 square feet of recreation area shall be provided for each home. Such recreation area shall include:
1. 
Outdoor Recreation Space. Areas for games and activities such as shuffleboard, horse-shoes, putting greens and swimming pools.
2. 
Clubhouse Space. Areas for indoor activities such as reading and games, rest rooms, show facilities, and cooking facilities.
No recreation area shall be permitted within 100 feet of the perimeter property line.
I. 
Outdoor Facilities. Central trash collection and storage areas shall be provided.
J. 
Storage Area. Common storage areas shall be provided, within an area enclosed by a wall or screen fence, for the residents of the manufactured home park for the storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, and other licensed or unlicensed vehicles. This area shall total not less than 50 square feet for each manufactured home lot.
K. 
Internal Circulation. Internal street widths shall be:
Twenty-five feet if no parking is permitted;
Thirty-three feet if parallel parking on one side is permitted;
Forty feet if parallel parking on two sides is permitted.
Each park shall have a main access point with a minimum traveled way width of 40 feet, and at least one secondary or emergency access approved by the Police Chief and Fire Chief if only one main access is provided. The main access shall be located on a collector or higher rated roadway as identified in the Master Plan of City Streets and shall conform to City standards for allowable access parking.
L. 
Modification of Standards. Modification to the standards of this section may be granted by the Planning Commission following a public hearing when the applicant can clearly show that the proposed manufactured home park will provide for, and be permanently maintained for, low- and moderate-income housing.
M. 
Application to Existing Manufactured Home Parks. Manufactured home parks existing on the effective date of the ordinance adopting this section shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions.
A. 
Standards for Which an Administrative Exception May be Approved. An Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 may be approved to allow exceptions to development regulations as specifically identified in any section of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-001 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2013-006 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.04.404 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
RD and RM Districts.
a. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. In the RD and RM Districts, Administrative Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12, Site Plan Review is required for all proposed development which would either:
i. 
Result in an additional dwelling unit, excluding an accessory dwelling unit meeting all requirements of Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); or
ii. 
Result in an addition or partial demolition with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 2,500 square feet and 50 percent of the gross floor area of the existing development; or
iii. 
Result in a new freestanding structure, such as a carport or garage, greater in size than 2,500 square feet; or
iv. 
Create or increase the square footage of a second or third story.
2. 
RO, RS and RS-40 Districts.
a. 
MAJOR Site Plan Review. In the RO, RS, and RS-40 Districts, Major Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12, Site Plan Review is required for all proposed development which would:
i. 
Result in either a new and/or enlarged single-family home, on an existing parcel, which would either:
(A) 
Result in a home with floor area greater than 4,000 square feet (also applicable to multiple units on a single parcel in the RO district, with a cumulative floor area greater than 6,000 square feet); or
(B) 
Result in an addition that exceeds 100 percent of the existing home's floor area (i.e., more than doubles the floor area of the existing home), and/or exceeds the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) established for the parcel; or
(C) 
Result in a three-story home, or increase the square footage of a third story.
(D) 
Result in a new and/or enlarged two-family dwelling which would either:
(1) 
Result in an additional dwelling unit, excluding an accessory dwelling unit meeting all requirements of Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or
(2) 
Result in an addition or partial demolition with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 2,500 square feet and 50 percent of the gross floor area of the existing development, or
(3) 
Result in a new freestanding structure, such as a carport or garage, greater in size than 2,500 square feet, or
(4) 
Create or increase the square footage of a second or third story.
b. 
MINOR Site Plan Review. In the RO, RS, and RS-40 Districts, Major Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12, Site Plan Review is required for all of the following proposed development that is not otherwise subject to Major Site Plan Review pursuant to Subsection a above:
i. 
A new two-story home; or
ii. 
An addition that creates a new second story; or
iii. 
An addition that increases the square footage of an existing second story.
3. 
RS-VP District.
a. 
MAJOR Site Plan Review. In the RS-VP District, Major Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12, Site Plan Review is required for all of the following proposed development which would:
i. 
Result in a new single-family home; or
ii. 
Result in any addition, including attached accessory structures or garages, containing 250 square feet or more, or results in a home with floor area greater than 4,000 square feet.
b. 
MINOR Site Plan Review. In the RS-VP District, Minor Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12, Site Plan Review is required for all of the following proposed development that is not otherwise subject to Major Site Plan Review pursuant to Subsection a above:
i. 
Any addition or structure requiring a building permit, including accessory structures and garages;
ii. 
Outdoor features such as gazebos, trellises, and other architectural/ landscape elements that are more than 120 square feet in size, and/or ten feet or more in height.
c. 
Simulation of Proposed Construction Required. Simulation consistent with the following shall be provided for all Site Plan Review in the RS-VP District.
i. 
Methods of Simulation to be Used. "Story poles" shall be erected to simulate height and mass of the proposed construction project. Poles shall be placed at all exterior corners of the proposed structure, and to illustrate the height of the tallest proposed roof ridge. Additional visual aids, including, but not limited to, photo montages or computer simulations, may be required by the Zoning Enforcement Official if it is found that such additional documentation is necessary to determine the impacts the proposed construction will have on neighbors' existing views. The Zoning Enforcement Official may also waive the requirement for a simulation upon determining that the project has a low probability of impacting existing views.
ii. 
Simulations Must be Installed Prior to Action on Applications. Applicants must install the required story poles not less than ten days before a scheduled public hearing or date of action on the Site Plan Review application.
iii. 
Simulations to be Retained During Appeals. Applicants shall not remove the story poles until the 15-day appeal period has passed. If an appeal is filed, the poles are not to be removed until action is taken on the appeal, and any subsequent administrative appeal period has passed.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.100 Specific Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purposes of commercial district regulations are to:
A. 
Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the General Plan for a full range of office, retail commercial, and service commercial uses needed by residents, businesses, and visitors in the City and region.
B. 
Strengthen the City's economic base, and provide employment opportunities close to home for residents of the City and surrounding communities.
C. 
Create suitable environments for various types of commercial uses, and protect them from the adverse effects of inharmonious uses.
D. 
Minimize the impact of commercial development on adjacent residential districts.
E. 
Ensure that the appearance and effects of commercial buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area or with planned changes in the character of the area in which they are located and that the quality of site and building design enhances the community.
F. 
Ensure the provision of adequate off-street parking and loading facilities.
G. 
Provide sites for public and semipublic uses needed to complement commercial development or compatible with a commercial environment.
The additional purposes of each C, DA, NA, P, and SA Districts are as follows:
CC Commercial Community District. To provide sites for commercial centers containing a wide variety of commercial establishments, including banking and financial establishments and businesses selling home furnishings, apparel, durable goods, and specialty items and generally having a citywide market area. Facilities, such as entertainment, eating-and-drinking establishments, hotels and motels are permitted, subject to certain limitations to avoid adverse effects on adjacent uses.
CN Commercial Neighborhood District. To provide sites for businesses serving the daily needs of nearby residential areas, subject to development standards that prevent significant adverse effects on adjoining neighborhoods. In addition to uses serving nearby residential areas, business and professional offices and residential uses are permitted above the ground floor.
CR Commercial Recreation District. To provide sites for recreation-oriented uses and commercial activities, such as hotels and restaurants that are compatible with water-front recreation and open space uses, conveniently located near the marina.
CS Commercial Services District. To provide sites for commercial services, including automobile sales and services, building materials, contractors' yards, warehousing, storage and similar uses; offices not accessory to a permitted use are excluded.
DA-1 (Downtown Area 1). To implement specific provisions of the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy for the Downtown retail core area centered on East 14th Street between Davis Street and Castro Street. Ground floor retail is required on parcels fronting on East 14th Street and Washington Avenue north of Parrott Street, unless authorized through conditional use permit approval, and encouraged on all other parcels in this District. Residential mixed-use development is allowed.
DA-2 (Downtown Area 2). To implement specific provisions of the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy by providing for designated areas on the periphery of the Downtown core where new development shall be sensitive to and of a scale consistent with adjacent Residential Districts and where mixed use developments are allowed and encouraged but not required.
DA-3 (Downtown Area 3). To implement specific provisions of the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy in areas adjacent to the Downtown retail core. Infill development shall respect the scale and fabric of the neighborhood while increased building height and higher residential densities are allowed.
DA-4 (Downtown Area 4). To implement specific provisions of the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy on land located near transit facilities or where sensitivity to increased height and density is not significant. Residential use is required and limited ground-floor retail and office uses are permitted.
DA-6 (Downtown Area 6). To implement specific provisions of the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy by clustering office uses in the vicinity of Davis Street and San Leandro Boulevard that will benefit from visibility from these streets and the nearby BART station. Off-site and shared parking is encouraged.
NA-1 North Area-1. To provide opportunities for small scale, pedestrian-oriented retail and service uses which serve the neighborhood, encourage mixed use development, especially multistory mixed developments, minimize auto traffic, and promote new development consistent with existing neighborhood quality. The NA-1 Zoning District will serve to implement the North Area Specific Plan.
NA-2 North Area-2. To provide opportunities for and encourage mixed use development, especially multi-story residential, commercial retail and service-oriented uses, and promote new development consistent with existing neighborhood quality. The NA-2 Zoning District will also serve to implement the North Area Specific Plan.
P Professional Office District. To provide opportunities for offices, mixed-use and multi-family residential uses at appropriate locations, subject to development standards and landscaping requirements that prevent significant adverse effects on adjacent uses. Retail activity is appropriate, subject to limitations to ensure development is consistent with the existing neighborhood quality.
SA-1 (South Area-1). To promote quality mixed-use developments, especially multi-story developments, with neighborhood-oriented commercial uses. A primary intent is to ensure that new development will be quality in-fill projects. Provisions for reduced parking are included. The SA-1 Zoning District will serve to implement the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy, particularly, policies and design guidelines for the Palma District and International and Cultural District.
SA-2 (South Area-2). To promote in-fill residential uses that would be sensitive to the adjoining neighborhoods. Residential, commercial and community-oriented uses would also be encouraged in mixed use multi-story buildings. Provisions for reduced parking are included. The SA-2 Zoning District will serve to implement the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy, particularly, policies and design guidelines for the McKinley Residential District.
SA-3 (South Area-3). To provide opportunities for larger commercial and office developments, and to promote additional commercial opportunities that would exhibit quality design. Provisions for reduced parking are included. The SA-3 Zoning District will serve to implement the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy, particularly, policies and design guidelines in the Gateway District.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.200 CC District-Use Regulations.
A. 
CC District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CC District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Ambulance Service, Emergency. (A conditional use permit is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
3. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
4. 
Animal Grooming.
5. 
Animal Sales.
6. 
Artists' Studios.
7. 
Automobile Washing, Attended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
8. 
Brewpubs.
9. 
Business Services.
10. 
Business and Trade Schools.
11. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
12. 
Catering Services.
13. 
Communication Facilities.
14. 
Drugstores.
15. 
Emergency Shelters, 25 or fewer beds.
16. 
Fast Food Establishment, Small Scale. (Subject to the regulations of Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts, and Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
17. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
18. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
19. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
20. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
21. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
22. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
23. 
Medical Supply Stores.
24. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
25. 
Nurseries.
26. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
27. 
Pharmacies.
28. 
Residential Hotels, 25 or fewer beds.
29. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
30. 
Retail Sales.
31. 
Retail Services.
32. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
33. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
34. 
Travel Services.
35. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
CC District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CC District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Animal Boarding.
3. 
Animal Hospitals.
4. 
Automobile Washing, Unattended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
5. 
Bars.
6. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
7. 
Beer and Wine Stores. (Beer and wine stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Beer and wine stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing beer and wine store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
8. 
Billiard Parlors.
9. 
Bingo Parlors.
10. 
Building Materials and Services.
11. 
Cannabis Dispensary. (Subject to performance standards in the San Leandro Municipal Code Section 4-33-500 Cannabis Dispensary Permits.)
12. 
Coin-Operated Laundry Businesses.
13. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
14. 
Commercial Recreation.
15. 
Convenience Stores. (Convenience markets shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Convenience markets may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing convenience store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
16. 
Cultural Institutions.
17. 
Dance Clubs.
18. 
Department Stores.
19. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
20. 
Emergency Health Care.
21. 
Emergency Shelters, more than 25 beds.
22. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
23. 
Farmers' Market.
24. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
25. 
Financial Institutions, Personal Loan Services. (Financial institutions, personal loan services uses shall not be located within 1,500 feet from other financial institutions, personal loan services uses. Financial institutions, personal loan services uses may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses.)
26. 
Fortune-Telling Establishments.
27. 
Game Centers.
28. 
Government Offices.
29. 
Gun or Weapon Shop.
30. 
Hospitals.
31. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
32. 
Laboratories, Cannabis Testing Facilities.
33. 
Liquor Stores. (Liquor stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Liquor stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing liquor store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
34. 
Massage Therapy.
35. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
36. 
Multi-Family Residential.
37. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
38. 
Pawn Shop.
39. 
Public Safety Facilities.
40. 
Residential Hotels, more than 25 beds.
41. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
42. 
Secondhand Sales.
43. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
44. 
Supermarkets.
45. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
46. 
Theaters.
47. 
Two-Family Residential.
48. 
Utilities, Major.
49. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
50. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
51. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
52. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
53. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
C. 
CC District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the CC District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by the Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
6. 
Parking Lot.
7. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
8. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
9. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
10. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
11. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
CC District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the CC District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-006 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2008-002 § 2; Ord. 2014-003 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2017-001 § 4; Ord. 2017-014 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3; Ord. No. 2025-014, 12/1/2025)
§ 2.08.204 CN District-Use Regulations.
A. 
CN District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CN District, and a conditional use permit is not required, provided that the use does not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming.
3. 
Animal Sales.
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Business Services.
6. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
7. 
Catering Services.
8. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
9. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
10. 
Medical Supply Stores.
11. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
12. 
Nurseries.
13. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
14. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
15. 
Pharmacies.
16. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
17. 
Retail Sales.
18. 
Retail Services.
19. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
CN District—Conditionally Permitted Hours of Operation.
The operation of a permitted use in the CN District, as identified in Subsection A, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., is subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
C. 
CN District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CN District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Animal Hospitals.
3. 
Artists' Studios.
4. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
5. 
Cultural Institutions.
6. 
Drugstores.
7. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
8. 
Farmers' Market.
9. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
10. 
Government Offices.
11. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
12. 
Massage Therapy.
13. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
14. 
Multi-Family Residential.
15. 
Public Safety Facilities.
16. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
17. 
Supermarkets.
18. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
19. 
Theaters.
20. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
21. 
Two-Family Residential.
22. 
Utilities, Major.
D. 
CN District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the CN District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Day Care, General.
4. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
5. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
6. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
7. 
Parking Lot.
8. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
9. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
10. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
11. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
E. 
CN District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the CN District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
4. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
5. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
6. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.208 CR District-Use Regulations.
A. 
CR District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CR District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Brewpubs.
3. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
4. 
Commercial Recreation. (Arcades and game centers prohibited.)
5. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
6. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
7. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
8. 
Marine Sales and Service.
9. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
10. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
11. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
12. 
Retail Sales.
13. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
14. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
15. 
Travel Services.
16. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
CR District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CR District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Artists' Studios.
3. 
Bars.
4. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
5. 
Coin-Operated Laundry Businesses.
6. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
7. 
Farmers' Market.
8. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
9. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
10. 
Marinas.
11. 
Massage Therapy.
12. 
Public Safety Facilities.
13. 
Stadia and Sports Arenas.
14. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
15. 
Theaters.
16. 
Theaters, Outdoor.
17. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
CR District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the CR District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Day Care, General.
4. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
5. 
Parking Lot.
6. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
D. 
CR District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the CR District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
4. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
5. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-006 § 3; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.212 C-RM District-Use Regulations.
A. 
C-RM District—Permitted Uses within Regional Mall. The following uses are allowed in the C-RM District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming.
3. 
Artist's Studios.
4. 
Automobile Rentals. (Permitted use limited to automobile rental office or counter, including on-site drop off or pick-up of rented automobiles, but excluding on-site storage of vehicles. If additional activities are proposed, a use permit for the "Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals" classification shall be required.)
5. 
Brewpubs.
6. 
Business Services.
7. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
8. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
9. 
Day Care, General.
10. 
Department Stores.
11. 
Drugstores.
12. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
13. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
14. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
15. 
Government Offices.
16. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
17. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
18. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
19. 
Medical Supply Stores.
20. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
21. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
22. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
23. 
Pharmacies.
24. 
Public Safety Facilities.
25. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
26. 
Retail Sales.
27. 
Retail Services.
28. 
Supermarkets.
29. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
30. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
31. 
Travel Services.
32. 
Utilities, Minor.
33. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
B. 
C-RM—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the C-RM District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Animal Hospitals.
3. 
Bars.
4. 
Beer and Wine Stores.
5. 
Business and Trade Schools.
6. 
Commercial Recreation.
7. 
Communications Facilities.
8. 
Cultural Institutions.
9. 
Emergency Health Care.
10. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
11. 
Farmers' Market.
12. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
13. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
14. 
Liquor Stores.
15. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
16. 
Massage Therapy.
17. 
Mixed Use Residential.
18. 
Multi-Family Residential.
19. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
20. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
21. 
Theaters.
22. 
Two-Family Residential.
23. 
Utilities, Major.
24. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
C. 
C-RM District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the C-RM District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Accessory Uses and Structures.
2. 
Animal Boarding, Indoor.
3. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
4. 
Catering Services.
5. 
Community Gardens.
6. 
Game Centers.
7. 
Nurseries.
8. 
Parking Lot.
9. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
D. 
C-RM District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the C-RM District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
3. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
4. 
Commercial Filming.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Special Promotions, for the regional mall as a whole.
7. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.216 CS District-Use Regulations.
A. 
CS District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CS District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Boarding.
3. 
Animal Grooming.
4. 
Animal Hospitals.
5. 
Automobile Washing, Attended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
6. 
Brewpubs.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Business and Trade Schools.
10. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
11. 
Equipment Sales.
12. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
13. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
14. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
15. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
16. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
17. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
18. 
Medical Supply Stores.
19. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
20. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
21. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
22. 
Utilities, Minor.
23. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
B. 
CS District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the CS District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Artists' Studios.
3. 
Automobile Washing, Unattended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
4. 
Cultural Institutions.
5. 
Drive-up Facilities.
6. 
Farmers' Market.
7. 
Industry, Custom.
8. 
Industry, Limited.
9. 
Massage Therapy.
10. 
Public Safety Facilities.
11. 
Public Storage.
12. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Scale Hazardous Waste. (Use permit requires specific finding that use is consistent with any adopted Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and any provisions of the San Leandro General Plan, specifically applicable to hazardous waste or material. Also subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
13. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
14. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
15. 
Utilities, Major.
16. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
17. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
18. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
19. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
20. 
Vehicle Storage.
21. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities.
22. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities.
C. 
CS District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the CS District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
2. 
Parking Lot.
3. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
4. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
5. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
6. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
7. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
CS District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the CS District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
4. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
5. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
6. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.220 DA Districts-Application of DA Zoning Districts to the Downtown Area.
A. 
Relationship to the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy.
The DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, and DA-6 zoning districts have been created to implement the Downtown San Leandro Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Development Strategy). The Development Strategy identifies five activity areas. The zoning for these activity areas are generally as follows:
TOD Development Strategy District Areas
Corresponding Zoning District
Retail Mixed-Use (East 14th Street between Davis and Castro Streets)
DA-1
Multi-Use Infill (Periphery of Downtown Core)
DA-2
TOD—Transition Mixed-Use (Immediately Adjacent to Retail Core)
DA-3
TOD—Residential Mixed-Use (Near Transit Facilities)
DA-4
Office Mixed-Use (Davis Street at San Leandro Boulevard)
DA-6
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.224 DA-1-Use Regulations.
A. 
DA-1 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-1 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming. (Indoor only.)
3. 
Animal Sales.
4. 
Artists' Studios.
5. 
Brewpubs.
6. 
Business Services.
7. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
8. 
Catering Services.
9. 
Communication Facilities.
10. 
Department Stores. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
11. 
Drugstores. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
12. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
13. 
Furniture, Electronic, and Appliance Sales. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
14. 
Government Offices.
15. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
16. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
17. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
18. 
Medical Supply Stores.
19. 
Mixed-Use Residential with no ground floor residential on parcels fronting East 14th Street or Washington Avenue north of Parrott Street.
20. 
Multi-Family Residential on parcels that do not front East 14th Street or Washington Avenue north of Parrott Street.
21. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
22. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
23. 
Pharmacies. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
24. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
25. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
26. 
Retail Sales. (Single tenants, 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
27. 
Retail Services.
28. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
29. 
Travel Services.
30. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
DA-1 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-1 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Bars.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
4. 
Beer and Wine Stores. (Beer and wine stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Beer and wine stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing beer and wine store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
5. 
Coin-Operated Laundry Businesses.
6. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
7. 
Commercial Recreation.
8. 
Cultural Institutions.
9. 
Dance Clubs.
10. 
Department Stores. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
11. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
12. 
Drugstores. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
13. 
Emergency Health Care.
14. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
15. 
Farmer's Market.
16. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments. Fast food establishments are not permitted on parcels fronting East 14th Street.)
17. 
Furniture, Electronic, and Appliance Sales. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
18. 
Game Centers.
19. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
20. 
Hotels, Motels and Time-Share Facilities.
21. 
Massage Therapy.
22. 
Mixed-Use Residential with ground floor residential on parcels fronting East 14th Street or Washington Avenue north of Parrott Street.
23. 
Multi-Family Residential on parcels fronting East 14th Street or Washington Avenue north of Parrott Street.
24. 
Neighborhood Specialty Food Markets. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
25. 
Pharmacies. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
26. 
Public Safety Facilities.
27. 
Retail Sales. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
28. 
Secondhand Sales.
29. 
Service Stations. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
30. 
Supermarkets. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
31. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
32. 
Theaters.
C. 
DA-1 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the DA-1 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Business and Trade Schools.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
6. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
7. 
Parking Lot.
8. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
9. 
Supermarkets. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
10. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
DA-1 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the DA-1 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
4. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
5. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
6. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-003 § 2; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2011-003 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.228 DA-2-Use Regulations.
A. 
DA-2 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-2 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming (Indoor only.)
3. 
Artists' Studios.
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Business Services.
6. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
7. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
8. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
9. 
Medical Supply Stores.
10. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
11. 
Multi-Family Residential.
12. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
13. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
14. 
Pharmacies. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
15. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming).
16. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
17. 
Retail Sales. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
18. 
Retail Services.
19. 
Travel Services.
20. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
DA-2 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-2 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bars.
4. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
5. 
Catering.
6. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
7. 
Commercial Recreation.
8. 
Convalescent Facilities.
9. 
Cultural Institutions.
10. 
Drugstores.
11. 
Emergency Health Care.
12. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
13. 
Farmers' Market.
14. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
15. 
Group Housing.
16. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
17. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
18. 
Hospitals.
19. 
Industry, Custom.
20. 
Laboratories.
21. 
Massage Therapy.
22. 
Mortuaries.
23. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
24. 
Pharmacies. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 sf in size.)
25. 
Public Safety Facilities.
26. 
Schools, Public or Private.
27. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
28. 
Theaters.
29. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
30. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
DA-2 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the DA-2 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Business and Trade Schools.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Stores.
6. 
Parking Lot.
7. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine (subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities).
8. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
DA-2 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the DA-2 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Sales, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
7. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-003 § 3; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.232 DA-3-Use Regulations.
A. 
DA-3 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-3 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming. (Indoor only.)
3. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
4. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
5. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
6. 
Multi-Family Residential.
7. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
8. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
9. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
DA-3 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-3 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Cultural Institutions.
6. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
7. 
Group Housing.
8. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
9. 
Industry, Custom.
10. 
Manufactured Home Parks.
11. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets. (Single tenants 10,000 square feet in size or less only.)
12. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
13. 
Public Safety Facilities.
14. 
Restaurants, Full-Service.
15. 
Retail Sales.
16. 
Retail Services.
17. 
Single-Family Residential.
18. 
Schools, Public or Private.
19. 
Travel Services.
20. 
Two-Family Residential.
21. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
DA-3 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the DA-3 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Artist's Studios.
2. 
Business and Trade Schools.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
6. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
7. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
8. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
DA-3 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the DA-3 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-003 § 4; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2011-003 § 1; Ord. 2012-002 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.236 DA-4-Use Regulations.
A. 
DA-4 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-4 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
3. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
4. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
5. 
Multi-Family Residential.
6. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
7. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
8. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
9. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
DA-4 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-4 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Cultural Institutions.
6. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
7. 
Group Housing.
8. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
9. 
Industrial Uses. (Pre-existing industrial uses shall not be considered nonconforming and may continue. Expansion up to 25 percent may be considered with a conditional use permit.)
10. 
Industry, Custom.
11. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets. (Single tenants 10,000 sf in size or less only.)
12. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
13. 
Public Safety Facilities.
14. 
Restaurants, Full-Service.
15. 
Retail Sales.
16. 
Retail Services.
17. 
Schools, Public or Private.
18. 
Single-Family Residential.
19. 
Travel Services.
20. 
Two-Family Residential.
21. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
DA-4 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the DA-4 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Artist's Studios.
2. 
Business and Trade Schools.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
6. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
7. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
DA-4 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the DA-4 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-003 § 5; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2011-003 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.240 DA-6-Use Regulations.
A. 
DA-6 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the DA-6 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Artists' Studios.
3. 
Brewpubs.
4. 
Business Services.
5. 
Business and Trade Schools.
6. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
7. 
Catering Services.
8. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
9. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Mixed-Use Residential with office and/or retail uses on the ground floor.
12. 
Multi-Family Residential.
13. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
14. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
15. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These pre-existing residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
16. 
Pharmacies.
17. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
18. 
Retail Sales when in conjunction with mixed-use residential.
19. 
Retail Services.
20. 
Travel Services.
21. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
DA-6 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the DA-6 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Communication Facilities.
3. 
Cultural Institutions.
4. 
Drugstores.
5. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
6. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
7. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
8. 
Government Offices.
9. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
10. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
11. 
Industry, Custom.
12. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
13. 
Schools, Public or Private.
14. 
Service Stations. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
15. 
Supermarkets.
16. 
Theaters.
17. 
Utilities, Major.
18. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
C. 
DA-6 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the DA-6 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Day Care, General.
4. 
Game Centers.
5. 
Parking Lot.
6. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
DA-6 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the DA-6 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
7. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-003 § 7; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.244 NA-1 District-Use Regulations.
A. 
NA-1 District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-1 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Brewpubs.
3. 
Business Services.
4. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
5. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
6. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
7. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
8. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
9. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
10. 
Medical Supply Stores.
11. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
12. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
13. 
Pharmacies.
14. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
15. 
Retail Sales.
16. 
Retail Services.
17. 
Travel Services.
18. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
NA-1 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-1 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Bars.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
4. 
Commercial Recreation.
5. 
Drugstores.
6. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
7. 
Farmers' Market.
8. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
9. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
10. 
Multi-Family Residential.
11. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
12. 
Theaters.
13. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
14. 
Two-Family Residential.
15. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
NA-1 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-1 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
4. 
Parking Lot.
5. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
6. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
7. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
NA-1 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the NA-1 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-006 § 5; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.248 NA-2 District-Use Regulations.
A. 
NA-2 District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-2 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Artist's Studios.
3. 
Brewpubs.
4. 
Business Services.
5. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
6. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
7. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
8. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
9. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
10. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
11. 
Medical Supply Stores.
12. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
13. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
14. 
Pharmacies.
15. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
16. 
Retail Sales.
17. 
Retail Services.
18. 
Travel Services.
19. 
Two-Family Residential.
20. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
NA-2 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-2 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bars.
4. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
5. 
Commercial Recreation.
6. 
Drugstores.
7. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
8. 
Farmers' Market.
9. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
10. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
11. 
Multi-Family Residential.
12. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
13. 
Theaters.
14. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
15. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
NA-2 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the NA-2 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
4. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
5. 
Parking Lot.
6. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
7. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
8. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
NA-2 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the NA-2 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-006 § 6; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2012-002 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.252 P District-Use Regulations.
A. 
P District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the P District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Brewpubs.
3. 
Business Services.
4. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
5. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
6. 
Medical Supply Stores.
7. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
8. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
9. 
Pharmacies.
10. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
11. 
Retail Services.
12. 
Travel Services.
13. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
P District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the P District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
3. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
4. 
Convalescent Facilities.
5. 
Cultural Institutions.
6. 
Emergency Health Care.
7. 
Farmers' Market.
8. 
Group Housing.
9. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
10. 
Hospitals.
11. 
Laboratories.
12. 
Massage Therapy.
13. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
14. 
Mortuaries.
15. 
Multi-Family Residential.
16. 
Public Safety Facilities.
17. 
Schools, Public or Private.
18. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
19. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
P District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the P District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Parking Lot.
4. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities).
5. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
P District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the P District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Commercial Filming.
2. 
Real Estate Sales, Temporary.
3. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
4. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-006 § 4; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.256 SA Districts-Application of South Area Zoning Regulations to the East 14th Street South Area.
A. 
Relationship to the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy. The South Area 1, 2, and 3 zoning districts have been created to implement the East 14th Street Development Strategy (Development Strategy). The Development Strategy identifies five activity areas. The zoning for these activity areas are as follows:
Development Strategy District Name
Corresponding Zoning District
Southern Downtown
DA-1 (Downtown Area)
McKinley Residential
SA-2
Palma
SA-1
International & Cultural
SA-1
Gateway
SA-3
(Ord. 2004-007 § 3; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.260 SA-1 District-Use Regulations.
A. 
SA-1 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the SA-1 District, and a conditional use permit is not required, for tenant spaces up to 25,000 square feet. Spaces in excess of 25,000 square feet can be allowed through the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Sales.
3. 
Artists' Studios.
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Business and Trade Schools.
6. 
Business Services.
7. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
8. 
Communications Facilities.
9. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
10. 
Government Offices.
11. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
12. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
13. 
Medical Supply Stores.
14. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
15. 
Multi-Family Residential with no residential units on the ground floor on parcels fronting East 14th Street.
16. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
17. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
18. 
Pharmacies.
19. 
Premium Cigar Retailer.
20. 
Restaurants, Full-Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
21. 
Retail Sales.
22. 
Retail Services.
23. 
Travel Services.
24. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
SA-1 District—Permitted Hours of Operation. The operation of a permitted use in the SA-1 District between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
C. 
SA-1 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the SA-1 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming.
3. 
Animal Hospitals.
4. 
Bars.
5. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
6. 
Beer and Wine Stores. (Beer and wine stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Beer and wine stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing beer and wine store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
7. 
Billiard Parlors.
8. 
Coin-Op Laundry and Dry Cleaning Businesses.
9. 
Commercial Recreation.
10. 
Convalescent Facilities.
11. 
Cultural Institutions.
12. 
Dance Clubs.
13. 
Department Store.
14. 
Drive-Up Facility.
15. 
Emergency Health Care.
16. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
17. 
Farmers' Market.
18. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
19. 
Financial Institutions, Check Cashing and Personal Loans. (Financial institutions, personal loan services uses shall not be located within 1,500 feet from other financial institutions, personal loan services uses. Financial institutions, personal loan services uses may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses.)
20. 
Fortunetelling Establishments.
21. 
Furniture, Electronic and Appliance Sales.
22. 
Game Centers.
23. 
Group Housing.
24. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
25. 
Hospitals.
26. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
27. 
Laboratories.
28. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
29. 
Multi-Family Residential with residential units on the ground floor on parcels fronting East 14th Street.
30. 
Massage Therapy.
31. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
32. 
Parking Lot.
33. 
Public Safety Facilities.
34. 
Residential Hotels.
35. 
Schools, Public or Private.
36. 
Secondhand Sales.
37. 
Social Service Facilities.
38. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
39. 
Theaters.
40. 
Utilities, Major.
41. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
D. 
SA-1 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the SA-1 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machine.
2. 
Catering Services.
3. 
Community Gardens.
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Drugstores.
6. 
Fast Food Establishment, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
7. 
Live-Work.
8. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
9. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
10. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
11. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
12. 
Supermarkets.
13. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
14. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
15. 
Two-Family Residential.
E. 
SA-1 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the SA-1 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2004-007 § 3; Ord. 2004-009 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. No. 2025-014, 12/1/2025)
§ 2.08.264 SA-2 District-Use Regulations.
A. 
SA-2 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the SA-2 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Live-Work.
3. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
4. 
Multi-Family Residential.
5. 
Two-Family Residential.
B. 
SA-2 District—Permitted Hours of Operation. The operation of a permitted nonresidential use in the SA-2 District between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
C. 
SA-2 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the SA-2 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
4. 
Beer and Wine Stores. (Beer and wine stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Beer and wine stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing beer and wine store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
5. 
Business and Trade Schools.
6. 
Coin-Op Laundry and Dry Cleaning Businesses.
7. 
Convalescent Facilities.
8. 
Cultural Institutions.
9. 
Drugstore. (Single tenants, 10,000 square feet in size or less, only.)
10. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
11. 
Fast Food Establishment, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
12. 
Financial Institution, Retail.
13. 
Fortunetelling Establishments.
14. 
Furniture, Electronic and Appliance Sales. (Single tenants 10,000 square feet in size or less, only.)
15. 
Group Housing.
16. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration. (Single tenants 10,000 square feet in size or less, only.)
17. 
Library.
18. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
19. 
Massage Therapy.
20. 
Medical Supply Stores.
21. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
22. 
Pharmacies. (Single tenants 10,000 square feet in size or less, only.)
23. 
Public Safety Facilities.
24. 
Retail Sales. (Single tenants greater than 10,000 square feet in size, only. Single tenants less than 10,000 square feet in size require Administrative Review.)
25. 
Retail Services.
26. 
Schools, Public or Private.
27. 
Social Service Facilities.
28. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
D. 
SA-2 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the SA-2 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Artists' Studios.
2. 
Automatic Teller Machine.
3. 
Brewpubs.
4. 
Business Services.
5. 
Cafés. (Standards for review are specified in Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
6. 
Community Gardens.
7. 
Day Care, General.
8. 
Government Offices.
9. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
12. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
17. 
Restaurants, Full-Service.
18. 
Retail Sales. (Single tenants over 10,000 square feet in size require approval of a conditional use permit.)
19. 
Supermarkets.
20. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
21. 
Travel Services.
22. 
Utilities, Minor.
E. 
SA-2 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the SA-2 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2004-007 § 3; Ord. 2004-009 § 1; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2012-002 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.268 SA-3 District-Use Regulations.
A. 
SA-3 District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the SA-3 District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (A conditional use permit is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
4. 
Animal Sales.
5. 
Artists' Studios.
6. 
Brewpubs.
7. 
Business and Trade Schools.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Cafés. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
10. 
Catering Services.
11. 
Communications Facilities.
12. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts and Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
13. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
14. 
Furniture, Electronic and Appliance Sales.
15. 
Government Offices.
16. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
17. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
18. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
19. 
Medical Supply Stores.
20. 
Mixed-Use Residential.
21. 
Multi-Family Residential with no residential units on the ground floor on parcels fronting East 14th Street.
22. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
23. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
24. 
Pharmacies.
25. 
Premium Cigar Retailer.
26. 
Restaurants, Full Service. (Subject to Section 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.)
27. 
Retail Sales.
28. 
Retail Services.
29. 
Supermarkets.
30. 
Travel Services.
31. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
SA-3 District—Permitted Hours of Operation. The operation of a permitted nonresidential use in the SA-3 District between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
C. 
SA-3 District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the SA-3 District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming.
3. 
Animal Hospitals.
4. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
5. 
Automobile Washing, Attended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
6. 
Automobile Washing, Unattended. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.)
7. 
Bars.
8. 
Beer and Wine Stores. (Beer and wine stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Beer and wine stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing beer and wine store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
9. 
Billiard Parlors.
10. 
Bingo Parlors.
11. 
Coin-Op Laundry and Dry Cleaning.
12. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
13. 
Commercial Recreation.
14. 
Convenience Stores. (Convenience markets shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Convenience markets may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing convenience store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
15. 
Cultural Institutions.
16. 
Dance Clubs.
17. 
Department Store.
18. 
Drive-Up Facility.
19. 
Emergency Health Care.
20. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
21. 
Farmers' Market.
22. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
23. 
Financial Institutions, Check Cashing/Personal Loans. (Financial institutions, personal loan services uses shall not be located within 1,500 feet from other financial institutions, personal loan services uses. Financial institutions, personal loan services uses may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses.)
24. 
Fortunetelling Establishments.
25. 
Game Centers.
26. 
Group Housing.
27. 
Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities.
28. 
Liquor Stores. (Liquor stores shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a site occupied by a public or private school, park, library, or recreational facilities, and no exterior vending machines shall be permitted. Liquor stores may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless longer hours are allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit, with a finding that the extended hours would not have an adverse effect on neighboring uses. A pre-existing liquor store shall not be deemed a nonconforming use solely due to non-compliance with the 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement.)
29. 
Live-Work.
30. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
31. 
Massage Therapy.
32. 
Multi-Family Residential with residential units on the ground floor on parcels fronting East 14th Street.
33. 
Nurseries.
34. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
35. 
Public Safety Facilities.
36. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
37. 
Schools, Public or Private.
38. 
Secondhand Sales.
39. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
40. 
Social Service Facilities.
41. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
42. 
Theaters.
43. 
Utilities, Major.
44. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
45. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
46. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
47. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rental.
D. 
SA-3 District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the SA-3 District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Automatic Teller Machine.
2. 
Community Gardens.
3. 
Drugstores.
4. 
Laboratories.
5. 
Parking Lot.
6. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
7. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machine. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
8. 
Recycling Facilities, Small Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
9. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
10. 
Two-Family Residential.
11. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
12. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
E. 
SA-3 District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the SA-3 District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
5. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
6. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
7. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
8. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2004-007 § 3; Ord. 2004-009 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. No. 2025-014, 12/1/2025)
§ 2.08.272 Additional Use Restrictions: Commercial and Professional Districts.
All uses not listed as permitted, conditionally permitted, or subject to administrative review are prohibited, unless a decision is made by the Zoning Enforcement Official pursuant to Section 5.04.112 Uses Not Listed.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Development of Lots Divided by District Boundaries. Lots located within two districts shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.308 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.
B. 
Nonconforming Uses. Subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
C. 
Relocated Buildings. A use permit shall be required for any commercial use, residential use, public or semipublic use, or industrial use occupying a relocated building.
D. 
Restaurants, Full-Service or Cafés in Various Commercial Districts. Subject to Administrative Review if the proposal has, or would result in, either a gross floor area of 2,000 square feet, or larger, or a dining area of 1,000 square feet, or larger. Zoning permit review pursuant to Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the proposal's generation of parking demand, hours of operation, and signage. In order to assure consistency with the purpose of the various Commercial Districts as stated in Section 2.08.100 Specific Purposes, the Zoning Enforcement Official may impose conditions to limit hours of operations and signage further than what is prescribed elsewhere in this Code. The standard for approval is the Zoning Enforcement Official's ability to make the required findings, as listed below:
1. 
That the proposed location and operation of the restaurant, full-service or café is in accord with the provisions of this Code, and the purposes and specific standards of the Commercial District in which the site is located;
2. 
That the proposed location of the restaurant, full-service or café and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing, or working in, or adjacent to, the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity, or to the general welfare of the City;
3. 
That the proposed restaurant, full service or café will not create adverse impacts on traffic, including, but not limited to, on-street parking demand, or create demands exceeding the capacity of public services and facilities which cannot be mitigated.
E. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale in the CC and SA-3 Districts. Subject to Administrative Review if the proposal is to establish or enlarge a fast food establishment, small scale within 500 feet of a Residential District. Zoning permit review pursuant to Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the proposal's generation of parking demand, hours of operation, and signage. In order to assure consistency with the purpose of the applicable commercial district, the Zoning Enforcement Official may impose conditions to limit hours of operations and signage further than what is prescribed elsewhere in this Code. The standard for approval is the Zoning Enforcement Official's ability to make the required findings, as listed below:
1. 
That the proposed location and operation of the fast food establishment, small scale, is in accord with the provisions of this Code, and the purposes and specific standards of the commercial district in which the site is located;
2. 
That the proposed location of the fast food establishment, small scale, and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing, or working in, or adjacent to, the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity, or to the general welfare of the City;
3. 
That the proposed fast food establishment, small scale will not create adverse impacts on traffic, including, but not limited to, on-street parking demand, or create demands exceeding the capacity of public services and facilities which cannot be mitigated.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 3; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.08.300 Property Development Regulations: Commercial and Professional Districts.
The following sections set forth the property development regulations of the CC, CN, CR, C-RM, CS, DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6, NA-1, NA-2, P, SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 Districts. In addition, development in the SA-1, SA-2 or SA-3 Districts shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines in the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy. Development in the DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, and DA-6 Districts shall be consistent with the provisions contained in the Design Guidelines in the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy. Development in the NA-1 and NA-2 Districts shall be consistent with the North Area Specific Plan.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
CC, CS, NA-1, NA-2
10,000
100
CN, P
5,000
50
CR
10,000
n.a.
DA-1, DA-6
10,000 (A)
100
DA-2, DA-3, DA-4
5,000 (A)
50
SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
5,000
50
A. 
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Size—DA Districts. The Zoning Enforcement Official may administratively approve an exception to the minimum lot size to allow for lots less than the minimum size required by this section if adequate shared ingress, egress and access to parking facilities can be provided to accommodate each proposed new lot.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2005-002 § 1; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.08.308 Minimum Yards.
A. 
Minimum Building Setback. The minimum setback for building placement, is as prescribed below. Additional building setback may also apply as specified in Subsections B, C, D, E, and F of this section.
Zoning District
Front (ft.)
Side (ft.)
Corner Side (ft.)
Rear (ft.)
Daylight Plane and Yards Abutting R Districts
CC
10
0
10
0
15 ft. side or rear(F)
CN, P
10
0
10
0
15 ft. side or rear(F)
CR
20
0
20
0
15 ft. side or rear(F)
CS
10
0
10
0
15 ft. side or rear(F)
DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6
Varies(C)
0
0(C)
0, varies along creek (C)
8 ft. side or rear(F)
NA-1
0
4
0
5
n.a.
NA-2
20 or 25(D)
15(D)
20(D)
15(D)
25 ft. rear for second story
35 ft. rear for third story(D)
SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
Varies(E)
0
0(E)
0
8 ft. side or rear(F)
B. 
Additional Regulations—All Commercial and Professional Districts.
1. 
Front, side, corner side, and rear yards shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.
2. 
Double-frontage lots shall provide the minimum front setback on each frontage.
C. 
Additional Building Setback Requirements—DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, and DA-6 Districts.
1. 
Front setbacks shall be consistent with the street sections, including sidewalks, of the applicable street type in the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy.
2. 
Ground floor residential units shall be set back 10-15 feet from the property line.
3. 
Along East 14th Street, a minimum front setback of seven feet is required to create a minimum 15-foot wide pedestrian zone.
4. 
Along the San Leandro Creek, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall determine the applicable building setback for a creek trail and open space.
D. 
Additional Building Setback Requirements—NA-2 District.
1. 
The front setback in the NA-2 District shall be as follows: 20 feet for one- and two-story buildings and 25 feet for three-story buildings.
2. 
Side setbacks in the NA-2 District shall be 15 feet or one-half the building height, whichever is greater.
3. 
Corner side setbacks in the NA-2 District shall be 20 feet, or one-half the building height, whichever is greater.
4. 
Rear yard requirements in the NA-2 District, when adjoining RS Districts, shall be increased to 25 feet for the second story and 35 feet for the third story. Rear yards in the NA-2 District, when adjoining RD or RM Districts, shall be increased to 25 feet.
E. 
Additional Building Setback Requirements—SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 Districts.
1. 
If ground floor residential is proposed, a five to ten foot building setback shall be required.
2. 
South of Blossom Way: front setbacks shall achieve a 13.5-foot wide sidewalk.
3. 
North of Blossom Way: front setbacks shall achieve a 13-foot wide sidewalk. A minimum four and one-half foot setback shall be required.
F. 
Daylight Plane Regulations for Parcels Adjacent to R Districts.
1. 
For C and P Districts, structures shall not intercept a one-to-one (1:1) or 45 degree daylight plane inclined inward from a height of eight feet above existing grade at the R District boundary line. (Please refer to illustration "Required Daylight Plane at Adjoining Districts—C or P Districts.")
REQUIRED DAYLIGHT PLANE AT ADJOINING DISTRICTS—C OR P DISTRICTS
(The diagram is illustrative)
2. 
For DA and SA districts, structures shall not intercept a one-to-one (1:1) or 45 degree daylight plane inclined inward from a point 15 feet above existing grade at an RS or RD District boundary line to a point 35 feet above existing grade at 20 feet from the RS or RD District boundary line. (Please refer to illustration "Required Daylight Plane at Adjoining Districts—DA and SA Districts.")
REQUIRED DAYLIGHT PLANE AT ADJOINING DISTRICTS—DA OR SA DISTRICTS
(The diagram is illustrative)
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2004-009 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.312 Height of Structures.
Zoning District
Nonresidential Development
Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development
Minimum Height (ft.)
Maximum Height (ft.)
Minimum Height (ft.)
Maximum Height (ft.)
CC
n.a.
50
n.a.
50
CN, NA-1, NA-2
n.a.
30
n.a.
50
CR, CS
n.a.
40
n.a.
n.a.
DA-1
n.a. or 24(A)
75(B, C)
n.a. or 24(A)
75(B, C)
DA-2
n.a. or 24(A)
50(B, C)
n.a. or 24(A)
65(B, C)
DA-3
n.a.
50(B)
n.a.
50(B)
DA-4
n.a.
60-75(B)
n.a.
60-75(B)
DA-6
n.a.
75(B)
n.a.
n.a.
P
n.a.
30
n.a.
30
SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
24
50
24
65
A. 
Exceptions to Minimum Height—DA-1 and DA-2 Districts. The 24-foot minimum height standard only applies along East 14th Street between Chumalia Street and Georgia Way. No minimum height applies elsewhere in the DA-1 or DA-2 Districts.
B. 
Specific Heights and Height Exceptions—DA Districts.
1. 
The Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development Strategy Figure 8 Building Height Framework is superseded by the height allowances established in this section.
2. 
Consistent with California Public Utilities Code Sections 29010.1 through 29010.12, development on parcels that meet the following criteria shall be allowed up to seven stories without the approval of a conditional use permit.
a. 
Located within a half-mile of the San Leandro BART Station;
b. 
At least one-quarter acre in size (either individual or contiguous parcels);
c. 
Owned by BART on or before July 1, 2018; and
d. 
An infill site (defined in Section 21061.3 of the Public Resources Code as a site that had previous development or a site without development immediately adjacent to urban uses).
C. 
Other Exceptions to Height Limits. The maximum height of structures shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.08.316 Lot Coverage.
Zoning District
Maximum Lot Coverage
CC, CN, CS, P
50%
CR
25%
DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6, NA-1, NA-2, SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
100%
A. 
Exceptions. In calculating the percentage of lot coverage for the purpose of applying the regulations of this Zoning Code, the features of a structure as hereafter set forth shall not be included as coverage:
1. 
Cornices, canopies, eaves or other projections which do not increase the volume of space enclosed by the building provided that any portion of such projections extending more than two feet from the building shall be included as coverage at a ratio of 1/2:1;
2. 
Fire escapes up to three and one-half feet;
3. 
An uncovered stair and landing which does not extend above a ground floor entrance except for the railing; or
4. 
Bay windows, balconies or chimneys which project from the wall not more than two feet; provided, that, such features do not in the aggregate occupy more than one-third of the length of a wall which faces an interior side lot line, or more than two-thirds of the length of a wall which faces a street or a rear lot line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.08.320 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Zoning District
Minimum FAR
Maximum FAR
CC
n.a.
1.0
Corridor Mixed Use GP land use category: 2.5
CN
n.a.
0.5
CR
n.a.
1.0
CS
n.a.
0.5
DA-1
n.a.
3.5
DA-2
n.a.
1.0
Corridor Mixed Use GP land use category: 2.5
Downtown Mixed Use GP land use category: 3.5
Transit-Oriented Mixed Use GP land use category: 4.0
Parcels within 0.5 miles of BART: 5.0
DA-3
n.a.
3.5
Transit-Oriented Mixed Use GP land use category: 4.0
DA-4
n.a.
4.0
Parcels within 0.5 miles of BART: 5.0
DA-6
1.0
4.0
Parcels within 0.5 miles of BART: 5.0
NA-1, NA-2
n.a.
1.0
Corridor Mixed Use GP land use category: 2.5
P
n.a.
0.5
Downtown Mixed Use GP land use category: 3.5
SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
n.a.
1.0
Corridor Mixed Use GP land use category: 2.5
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-011 § 1; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.08.324 Minimum Site Landscaping.
A. 
General Landscape Requirements. In addition to the general requirements prescribed in Chapter 4.16 Landscape Requirements, the following requirements for minimum site landscaping apply to all property within commercial and professional districts. The minimum percentage of the site that shall be used for landscaping shall be as prescribed below:
Zoning District
Minimum Site Landscaping
CN, NA-1, P, SA-1, SA-3, CR, DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6
5%(C)
CC, CS, NA-2, SA-2
10%(C)
B. 
Landscape Requirements in All Districts. Notwithstanding the minimum setback and landscaped yard requirements of this chapter, all open areas within, and adjacent to, a required front or corner side yard, other than areas used for walks, drives or parking and loading facilities, shall be landscaped consistent with Chapter 4.16 Landscape Requirements.
C. 
Minimum Site Landscaping—CC, CN, CR, CS, P, and NA-2 Districts. A landscaped yard or planter strip with a minimum depth of ten feet shall be provided within the front and corner side setbacks prescribed in Section 2.08.308 Minimum Yards.
D. 
Exceptions for Minimum Site Landscaping. As part of the Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval, exceptions to the requirements of this subsection may be permitted if such requirements are found not to be practical due to pre-existing site constraints.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.328 Wall Setback or Offsets.
A. 
Building Articulation, Nonresidential Buildings. Buildings over 25 feet in height with walls that extend longer than 100 feet and that are not subject to the standards of Section 4.04.336, MultiFamily and Mixed-Use Residential Development shall provide architectural details such as off-sets, recesses, reveals, window patterns, columns, or pilasters. Alternative design solutions that achieve an equivalent level of building articulation and visual interest may be approved by the ZEO, or may be approved as part of the site plan review or other approval process by the approval authority. (Please refer to "Maximum Wall Length and Required Break" illustration.)
MAXIMUM WALL LENGTH AND REQUIRED BREAK
(The diagram is illustrative)
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.332 Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
A. 
Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development. The minimum and maximum density for residential and mixed-use development is as prescribed below, except that in the Corridor Mixed Use (MUC) General Plan Land Use Designation, maximum residential density in this category is dictated by applicable floor area ratio (FAR) limits rather than limits on dwelling units per acre. For minimum and maximum density calculations that result in fractional amounts, numbers of one-half or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole integer, numbers less than one-half shall be rounded down to the nearest whole integer.
Zoning District
Minimum Density (Dwelling Unit / Acre)
Maximum Density (Dwelling Unit / Acre)*
CC, CN
n.a.
24(B)
CR, CS
n.a.
n.a.
DA-1
Parcels < 10,000 sf: n.a.
Parcels ≥ 10,000 sf: 35
125(B)
DA-2
Parcels < 10,000 sf: n.a.
Parcels ≥ 10,000 sf: 20
100 within the Downtown Mixed Use GP land use category(B)
125 within the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use GP land use category(B)
85 in all other land use categories(B)
DA-3
Parcels < 10,000 sf: n.a.
125 within the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use GP land use category(B)
Parcels ≥ 10,000 sf: 20
100 in all other land use categories (B)
DA-4
Parcels < 10,000 sf: n.a.
Parcels ≥ 10,000 sf: 60
125(B)
DA-6
Parcels < 10,000 sf: n.a.
Parcels ≥ 10,000 sf: 60
n.a.
NA-1, NA-2, P
n.a.
24
SA-1, SA-2, SA-3
18(C)
85
Notes:
*
For properties within the Corridor Mixed Use (MUC) General Plan Land Use Designation maximum residential density is dictated by applicable floor area ratio (FAR) limits rather than limits on dwelling units per acre.
B. 
Small Unit Density Bonus—Downtown Mixed Use. A 20 percent density bonus for average unit size less than 750 square feet is allowed. This bonus may not be added to the State-required density bonus for affordable housing. Only one density bonus program may be applied to any given development.
C. 
Exceptions to Minimum Density—SA Districts. An Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 may be approved to allow exceptions to minimum density requirements.
D. 
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units do not count toward the maximum density. See Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.08.340 Additional Property Development Regulations: Commercial and Professional Districts.
A. 
Views into Buildings. On commercial ground floors in the DA and SA Districts that are not subject to the standards of Section 4.04.336, Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development, not less than 50 percent of the first story of that portion of a building facing a street shall consist of opening or clear or tinted glass windows providing views of merchandise displayed, building interiors, or courtyards.
B. 
Security Roll-Up Doors. Retractable security gates, window bars, and mall-style roll-up doors shall be installed to the inside of existing windows or glass doors for installation of physical security measures on a building façade. A mall-style roll-up door must not be visible during business hours. Metal gates, stored in a wall pocket or similar enclosure so as not to be visible during business hours, and scissor-style security grilles, retracted into casing during business hours, are subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-007 § 2; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2018-021 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.400 Administrative Exceptions.
A. 
Standards for Which an Administrative Exception May Be Approved. An Administrative Exception may be approved per Chapter 5.06 to allow exceptions to development regulations as specifically identified in any section of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.08.404 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. The following improvements require Administrative Site Plan Review approval.
a. 
Development of new structures greater in size than 2,500 square feet.
b. 
Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 2,500 square feet and ten percent of the gross floor area of the existing development.
c. 
Major structural upgrades that can extend the economic viability of existing structures and sites that are nonconforming to the development standards of this Code, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. Such structural upgrades include, but are not limited to, the extensive demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls or the relocation of a significant portion of the building's structural interior walls.
B. 
Upgrades That Are Excluded. Mandatory safety upgrades, such as compliance with disabled access; building and fire code requirements; minor cosmetic façade upgrades, such as awnings and window replacement; maintenance upgrades, such as roof repair and replacement; relocation of demising walls; and general repair of damaged structures as allowed by Subsection A of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use are not subject to Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.10.100 Purpose and Applicability.
A. 
Specific Purposes. In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 (Title, Components, and Purposes) the specific purposes of the Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development (B-TOD) District are to:
1. 
Implement the Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan and enable the development of a mixed-use urban village that supports housing, retail, office, entertainment, and civic uses with safe pedestrian and bicycle connections to public transit, services, and employers;
2. 
Achieve a high standard of site and building design;
3. 
Ensure the provision of adequate open space to serve planned population densities;
4. 
Complement existing neighborhoods through site regulations and design standards that minimize impacts to adjacent uses.
B. 
Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all land within the B-TOD District as delineated on the Zoning Map and, where specified by Sub-Area or Height Transition Overlay, the B-TOD Sub-Areas and Height Transition Overlays shown in Figure 1, B-TOD Sub-Areas and Height Transition Overlays.
Figure 1 B-TOD Sub-Areas
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.200 Use Regulations.
A. 
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the B-TOD District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Grooming (Indoor Only).
3. 
Artist's Studios.
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Brewpubs.
6. 
Business Services.
7. 
Cafés.
8. 
Coin-op Laundry and Dry Cleaning.
9. 
Commercial Recreation.
10. 
Cultural Institutions.
11. 
Day Care, General.
12. 
Department Stores.
13. 
Drugstores.
14. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale.
15. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
16. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
17. 
Government Offices.
18. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
19. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
20. 
Hotels.
21. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
22. 
Library
23. 
Medical Supply Stores.
24. 
Multi-Family Residential.
25. 
Mixed-use Residential.
26. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
27. 
Offices (Business, Professional, Administrative).
28. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
29. 
Pharmacies.
30. 
Research and Development Services.
31. 
Restaurants, Full-Service.
32. 
Retail Sales.
33. 
Retail Services.
34. 
Supermarkets.
35. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
36. 
Theaters.
37. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
38. 
Travel Services.
39. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the B-TOD District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Bars.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.)
4. 
Commercial Parking Facility.
5. 
Communications Facilities.
6. 
Convenience Store.
7. 
Dance Clubs.
8. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
9. 
Liquor Stores.
10. 
Massage Therapy.
11. 
Public Safety Facilities.
12. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
13. 
Schools, Public or Private.
14. 
Theaters, Outdoors.
15. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the B-TOD District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of San Leandro Zoning Code, Article 21.
1. 
Animal Sales.
2. 
Beer and Wine Stores.
3. 
Business and Trade Schools.
4. 
Community Garden.
5. 
Farmers' Market.
6. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale.
7. 
Game Centers.
8. 
Kiosks, Carts, and Vending Stands.
9. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers.
D. 
Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the B-TOD District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
3. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales and Other Seasonal Outdoor Sales.
4. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
5. 
Commercial Filming.
6. 
Real Estate Offices, Temporary.
7. 
Retail Sales, Outdoor.
8. 
Special Promotions.
9. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
10. 
Street and Neighborhood Fairs.
11. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2023-003 § 3; Ord. No. 2025-014, 12/1/2025)
§ 2.10.300 Property Development Regulations: Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development District.
The following sections set forth the property development regulations of the B-TOD District.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
A. 
Minimum Lot Area. 10,000 square feet.
B. 
Minimum Lot Width. 100 feet.
C. 
Maximum Block Length. Blocks shall not exceed 440 feet in length on any one side measured from curb edge to curb edge. An Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 may be approved to increase the allowable block length to a maximum of 484 feet if it is found that the location or shape of the site, use of the property, or design of buildings warrant a variation, and it is found that the project design enhances pedestrian activity, provides active building frontages, and provides publicly accessible connections to the public circulation network.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.308 Minimum Yards.
A. 
Required Setbacks. Minimum and maximum building setbacks are as follows. Minimum building setbacks shall apply unless otherwise allowed in Subsections B and C below. A minimum of 70 percent of the linear street frontage shall comply with the maximum setback.
 
Hesperian Boulevard
Fairmont Drive
East 14th Street
All Other Publicly Accessible Streets
All Use Types
All Use Types
All Use Types
Ground-Floor Nonresidential Other Than Office
Ground-Floor Office
Ground-Floor Residential and Mixed-Use
min
max
min
max
min
max
min
max
min
max
min
max
Street-Facing Setback (ft)
8
20
12
20
0
12
0
6
8
12
8
20
Interior Side Setback (ft)
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
Rear Setback (ft)
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
0
n/a
B. 
Required Building Location. The following building location requirements apply:
1. 
Corner Build Area. Buildings shall be located within the required setback range within 50 feet of the street corner.
2. 
Frontage Improvements. The area between buildings and the property line shall be improved as part of a wider sidewalk, as outdoor dining/seating area, or with landscaping.
3. 
Exceptions. Building location requirements may be modified or waived through an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 upon finding that:
a. 
Entry courtyards, plazas, entries, or outdoor eating areas are located adjacent to the property line and buildings are built to the edge of the courtyard, plaza, or dining area; or
b. 
The building incorporates an alternative design that creates an engaging pedestrian area and welcoming entry feature facing the street.
C. 
Projections into Required Setbacks.
1. 
Projections into required setbacks shall be permitted consistent with Section 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts provided a minimum vertical clearance of ten feet, or as required for fire access, whichever is greater, is provided from finished grade to the bottom of the projection.
2. 
Occupied building area may project into the required setback area for a maximum of 65 percent of the length of the building frontage provided a minimum vertical clearance of 13.5 feet from finished grade to the bottom of the projection.
3. 
The total area of all projections shall not exceed 50 percent of the street facing building facade area.
Figure 2 Setback Range and Corner Build Diagram
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.312 Height of Structures.
B-TOD Sub-Area/Height Transition Overlay
Minimum
Maximum(A)
Height (ft.)
Stories
Height (ft.)
Stories
Sub-Area 1
45(C)
4(C)
90(B)
8(B)
Sub-Area 2
30(C)
2(C)
70
6
Sub-Area 3
Nonresidential buildings: At least 75 percent of the total street-facing building frontage shall be a minimum of 25
Other buildings: n.a.
n/a
50
4
Residential Height Transition Overlay
See applicable Sub-Area
See applicable Sub-Area
Daylight Plane(D)
Corridor Height Transition Overlay
See applicable Sub-Area
See applicable Sub-Area
58(B)
5(B)
Applicable within 40 ft of the front property line or back of sidewalk, whichever is greater.
A. 
General Exceptions to Height Limits. The maximum height of a structure shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.
B. 
Increased Sub-Area 1 and Corridor Height Transition Overlay Height. An Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 may be approved to increase building heights and stories in Sub-Area 1 and within the Corridor Height Transition Overlay if it is found that the additional height is necessary to accommodate additional residential density, the additional height will not be substantially detrimental to the solar access or privacy of other structures or uses in the surrounding area, and design features minimize the perceived mass and bulk created by the increased height.
C. 
Reduced Minimum Height and Stories, Nonresidential Buildings. In Sub-Areas 1 and 2, the required minimum height and number of stories may be reduced for nonresidential buildings provided 75 percent or more of the total street-facing building frontage(s) is 25 feet or more in height.
D. 
Daylight Plane Regulations for Parcels in the Residential Height Transition Overlay. Structures located in the "Residential Height Transition Overlay" shown in Figure 1, B-TOD Sub-Areas and Height Transition Overlays, shall not intercept a one-to-one (1:1) or 45 degree daylight plane incline inward from a height of eight feet above existing grade at the adjacent R District boundary line. (Please refer to Figure 2 "Required Daylight Plane at Adjoining Districts – B-TOD District.") Roof-mounted equipment screening, mechanical equipment screening, parapet walls, and rooftop amenities are exempt from this requirement.
Figure 3 Required Daylight Plane for Parcels in Residential Height Transition Overlay
Figure 4 Required Daylight Plane for Parcels in Corridor Height Transition Overlay
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.316 Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
A. 
Density for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Development. The minimum density for residential and mixed-use development is as prescribed below. For minimum density calculations that result in fractional amounts, numbers of one half or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole integer; numbers less than one half shall be rounded down to the nearest whole integer.
B-TOD Sub-Area
Minimum Density (Dwelling Unit/Acre)
Sub-Area 1
65
Sub-Area 2
60
Sub-Area 3
20
B. 
Exceptions to Minimum Density in Sub-Area 3. Exceptions to the minimum density requirement may be allowed in Sub-Area 3 with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.320 Lot Coverage.
A. 
Maximum Lot Coverage and Minimum Open Area. Lot coverage shall not exceed 80 percent. A minimum of 20 percent of the site shall be open area. Open area at the podium level that can be accessed by building occupants is considered open area and shall not count towards lot coverage.
B. 
Exceptions to Lot Coverage and Open Area. An Administrative Exception to the lot coverage and open area requirements may be granted per Section 2.10.408 where the location or shape of the site, use of the property, or design of the building warrant a variation.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.324 Minimum Open Space.
Private Open Space, Common Open Space, and Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be provided for all new construction, establishment of new residential uses, and additions of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area in compliance with the standards of this section. No portion of required open space shall be used for driveways or off-street parking and loading facilities, nor may one area of open space be double counted as satisfying the requirements of multiple types of required open space. However, the area provided to meet the open space requirement may count toward other site requirements such as landscaping, amenities, and stormwater retention and control if the area provided as open space also meets the criteria of those individual requirements.
Use Classification
Minimum Open Space
Note
Residential, Mixed-Use Residential
Private and/or Common Open Space
60 SF per dwelling unit
May be provided as any combination of Private and Common Open Space. See Subsections 2.10.324.A and 2.10.324.B.
Publicly-Accessible Open Space
25 SF per dwelling unit
Applicable only to Sub-Area 1 and Sub-Area 2. See Subsection 2.10.324.C
Office > 20,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF)
Common Open Space and/or Publicly Accessible Open Space
50 SF per 1,000 GSF
A minimum of 25 SF per 1,000 GSF shall be provided as Publicly Accessible Open Space in compliance with Subsection 2.10.324.C. Common Open Space shall comply with Subsection 2.10.324.B
Nonresidential Other than Office > 20,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF)
Publicly-Accessible Open Space
25 SF per 1,000 GSF
See subsection 2.10.324.C
A. 
Private Open Space. Private Open Space provides open space areas for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single dwelling unit and includes, but is not limited to balconies, decks, terraces, patios, fenced yards, and other similar private areas.
1. 
Minimum Dimensions. Private Open Space shall have at least one minimum six-foot dimension.
2. 
Accessibility. Private Open Space shall be accessible to only one dwelling unit by a door-way to a habitable room or hallway.
B. 
Common Open Space. Common Open Space provides shared access for all building occupants and includes, but is not limited to, courtyards, terraces, forecourts, gardens, outdoor dining areas, plazas, landscaped areas, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, recreation areas, gardens, rooftop amenities, and other similar common areas intended for shared use by building occupants.
1. 
Minimum Dimensions. Common Open Space shall have at least one minimum 20-foot dimension except as provided below.
a. 
Residential Courtyards. Common Open Space areas with residential units facing on two opposite sides shall have a minimum width equal to the height of the shortest building façade facing the courtyard.
2. 
Accessibility. Common Open Space shall be accessible to all building occupants.
3. 
Surfacing. A surface shall be provided that allows convenient use for outdoor living and/or recreation. Such surface may be any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, decking, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing.
a. 
Minimum Landscaping. A minimum of 30 percent of the total common open space area shall be vegetated.
b. 
Maximum Slope. Slopes shall not exceed ten percent.
C. 
Publicly Accessible Open Space. Publicly Accessible Open Space includes paseos, plazas, outdoor dining areas, dog parks, recreation areas, and other similar areas available for use by the public. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be provided on-site and in accordance with the following standards or met through Alternative Compliance options pursuant to Subsection 2.10.324.C.2, Alternative Compliance.
1. 
Publicly Accessible Open Space Standards.
a. 
Ownership and Maintenance. Publicly Accessible Open Space must be either offered as dedication to the City or privately owned and maintained with dedication of a public access easement. Publicly Accessible Open spaces shall be maintained at no public expense. The owner of the property on which the open space is located shall maintain it by keeping the area clean and free of litter and keeping in a healthy state any plant material that is provided.
b. 
Minimum Dimensions. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall have at least one minimum 35-foot dimension.
c. 
Design Features. Publicly Accessible Open Spaces shall:
i. 
Be unobstructed by fully enclosed structures;
ii. 
Include any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, decking, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing;
iii. 
Not exceed a ten percent slope;
iv. 
Provide pedestrian circulation;
v. 
Provide pedestrian-scale lighting;
vi. 
Provide one or more plaques visible to the public stating the right of the public to use the space, the type of open space, and the hours of use;
vii. 
Maintain a smoke-free environment; and
viii. 
Provide at least two of the following:
(A) 
Site furnishings, including, but not limited to, tables and chairs, seating, and gathering places,
(B) 
Active recreation spaces, such as tot lot or playground, sport court, or similar,
(C) 
Shading,
(D) 
Public art.
d. 
Location. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall:
i. 
Be located on the ground floor;
ii. 
Have a direct, accessible pedestrian connection to a public right-of-way or easement from at least two directions, connecting to another public pedestrian right-of-way or easement; and
iii. 
Be accessible from a street or non-motorized multi-use pathway.
2. 
Alternative Compliance.
a. 
Park Land Dedication. Park land dedicated and improved consistent with Municipal Code Chapter 7-1 shall count towards the required Publicly Accessible Open Space.
b. 
Residential Projects with Fewer than 50 Units. Multi-family residential and residential mixed-use developments with fewer than 50 residential units may opt to pay the Park Facilities Development Impact Fee established by Municipal Code Chapter 7-13 in lieu of providing dedicated and improved park land and/or Publicly Accessible Open Space.
c. 
Programmed Use. Publicly Accessible Open Space designed for concentrated and programmed public use – such as playgrounds, recreational areas, or other programmed public spaces – may be credited at a 2:1 ratio with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408.
d. 
Development Sites Over Five Acres. The Publicly Accessible Open Space requirement for projects on sites over five acres may be reduced with Development Plan approval where the review authority finds that usable Publicly Accessible Open Space has been provided to promote gathering, enjoyment, and active use by a broad range of the community, consistent with the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan, to the maximum extent feasible and the design, location, and amenities compliment the area-wide open space network. At no time shall the Publicly Accessible Open Space requirement be reduced to less than one acre.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.10.328 Site, Building and Structured Parking Design.
A. 
Pedestrian Access. Pedestrian accessways shall be provided for all new construction and additions of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area in accordance with the following standards.
1. 
Internal Connections. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a site to each other, to on-site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on-site open space areas or pedestrian amenities.
2. 
To the Public Circulation Network. An on-site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to the public pedestrian circulation network on each street frontage. Connections between on-site walkways and the public pedestrian circulation network, including public sidewalks, public trails, and other planned or existing public pedestrian routes, shall be provided at least every 200 feet along portions of the development site perimeter that are adjacent to public rights-of-way.
3. 
To Neighbors. Pedestrian access shall be provided from commercial and mixed-use projects to adjoining residential and commercial areas.
4. 
To Transit. Pedestrian connections shall be provided from transit stops to building entrances.
B. 
Required New Connections and Frontage Improvements. Publicly accessible connections and frontage improvements consistent with the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan, the Master Plan of City Streets, and the Subdivision Improvement Standards shall be provided for all subdivisions, new construction, and additions of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.
C. 
Ground Floor Height.
1. 
Residential Uses. The minimum ground floor height for residential uses is 12 feet measured floor to floor.
2. 
Nonresidential Uses. The minimum ground floor height for nonresidential uses is 14 feet measured floor to ceiling.
3. 
Exception, Change of Use. The minimum ground floor height requirements do apply to changes of use in existing buildings.
D. 
Tenant Space Depth. Nonresidential ground floor interior tenant space shall be a minimum of 40 feet in depth.
E. 
Building Transparency/Required Openings. Exterior walls facing and within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line, public accessway, or public open space shall run in a continuous plane for no more than 25 feet without an opening and shall, at minimum, include windows, doors, or other openings as listed below.
1. 
Required Transparency.
a. 
Residential Uses. A minimum of 40 percent of the building wall area located between two and one-half and seven feet above ground level.
b. 
Office Uses. A minimum of 50 percent of the building wall area located between two and one-half and seven feet above ground level.
c. 
Nonresidential Uses Other than Office. A minimum of 60 percent of the building wall area located between two and one-half and seven feet above ground level.
2. 
Design of Openings. Openings fulfilling this requirement shall have transparent glazing with a visible light transmittance of not less than 80 percent and provide views into work areas, display areas, sales areas, lobbies, or similar active spaces, or into window displays that are at least three feet deep.
3. 
Reductions. An Administrative Exception reducing or waiving the building transparency requirement may be granted per Section 2.10.408 upon finding that:
a. 
The proposed use has unique operational characteristics incompatible with providing the required windows and openings, and
b. 
The proposed walls exhibit architectural relief and detail and/or will be enhanced with landscaping in such a way as to create visual interest at the pedestrian level.
Figure 5 Required Transparency
F. 
Entrances. Building entrances shall be provided in accordance with the following standards. An Administrative Exception to the entrance requirements may be granted per Section 2.10.408 where the location or shape of the site, use of the property, or design of the building warrant a variation and it is found that alternative design treatments are incorporated to provide active building frontages, enhance pedestrian activity, provide visual surveillance, and, in the case of residential development, create a transition between the public and private realm.
1. 
Minimum Number of Entrances. There shall be a minimum of one entrance for every 50 feet of building frontage with a maximum separation of 100 feet between entrances.
2. 
Separate Entrances Required. Buildings containing a mix of residential and nonresidential uses shall provide separate building entrances for each use. Amenity areas such as exercise rooms do not require separate building entrances from the primary use.
3. 
Orientation. Principal building entrances shall face a public street, public accessway, or public open space and shall lead to a common area a minimum of ten feet in each dimension. Common areas include customer areas, lobbies, fitness areas, and community rooms. Where entrances are recessed, the required common area may be provided as outdoor space designed as outdoor dining areas or areas with outdoor seating.
a. 
Corner Entrances. Entrances located at corners shall provide an entrance toward both streets or have a corner entrance at a 45 degree angle to the corner.
4. 
Access. All building and dwelling units located in the interior of a site shall have entrances from a pedestrian walkway that is designed as an extension of the public sidewalk and connects to a public sidewalk.
5. 
Finished Floor Elevation, Residential Dwelling Unit Entries. The finished floor elevation of entries of ground floor dwelling units shall be between two and four feet above the adjacent ground level.
6. 
Illumination. Building entries and addresses shall be illuminated to provide nighttime visibility from adjacent streets, public accessways, and common areas.
G. 
Articulation. Buildings shall be designed in accordance with the following standards. An Administrative Exception to the articulation requirements may be granted per Section 2.10.408 where alternative building design or articulation elements have been incorporated to provide visual interest and avoid a large-scale, bulky, or monolithic appearance.
1. 
Major Massing Break. Any building over 100 feet wide shall provide a massing break with a minimum width of 20 feet and minimum depth of 20 feet at least every 100 feet.
2. 
Minor Massing Break. Any building over 50 feet wide shall provide a minor massing break at least every 50 feet that may consist of either:
a. 
A recess with a minimum width of four feet and a minimum depth of four feet; or
b. 
A projection with a minimum depth of two feet.
3. 
Vertical Articulation. The street-facing ground floor of buildings shall be differentiated from upper floors by the use of at least three of the following architectural techniques: greater floor to ceiling height, different colors, different materials, different facade planes, projections, minor massing breaks, individual unit entries for ground-floor residential use, or more frequently occurring windows on ground floors than upper floors.
a. 
Buildings over three stories in height shall use different materials between the first floor and upper floors along a minimum of 75 percent of each façade fronting a street, public accessway, or public open space.
4. 
Horizontal Alignment. Horizontal building elements shall be aligned within three feet of like building elements on the same façade or other buildings on the same block.
5. 
Architectural Details. Buildings shall include three of the following architectural details: reveals, course lines, decorative cornices, columns, canopies, arbors, trellises, fins, louvers, or other architectural detailing.
6. 
Material and Color Palettes. Each façade shall utilize three or more colors and three or more high- quality, durable building materials (not including glazing and railings). Any one material shall comprise at least 20 percent of the building frontage, excluding windows and railings. A change in material shall be offset by a minimum of six inches in depth.
7. 
Consistent Design and Details. All building frontages visible from streets, public accessways, and public open space shall be designed with the same materials and level of detail.
H. 
Balconies.
1. 
Minimum Dimension. Balconies shall have a minimum dimension of six feet if counted towards private open space requirements in Section 2.10.324.
2. 
Orientation. When located within 40 feet of a R District, balconies shall not front or overlook adjacent parcels in R Districts. An Administrative Exception to this requirement may be granted per Section 2.10.408 where the location or shape of the site, design of development, building orientation, or incorporation of screening or other techniques provide privacy and preclude overlook from the balcony into private residential spaces.
I. 
Structured Parking Design.
1. 
Design. Structured parking shall be underground, located behind conditioned space, or designed with exterior walls that screen structural elements of the garage from view from any adjacent street, sidewalk, or other publicly accessible accessway or open space area.
2. 
Façade. Structured parking shall maintain horizontal lines throughout the façade and shall not repeat the sloping floor lines of interior parking ramps on the façade.
3. 
Vehicular Entry. At grade entries facing the street shall be no more than 20 feet wide, located a minimum of 18 feet from the back of sidewalk, and recessed a minimum of three feet from the façade unless an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 is granted upon finding that other design treatments and details that minimize the apparent width and prominence of the entrance in accordance with the buildings predominant architectural character have been incorporated.
4. 
Pedestrian Entry. An at grade pedestrian entry, including a walking path to the public pedestrian circulation network, shall be provided on each street frontage.
5. 
Lighting. Structured parking shall be designed such that interior lighting shall be fully shielded and automobile headlamps shall not be visible from adjacent buildings, parcels, streets, public parks, publicly accessible outdoor space or designated open space area.
J. 
Renewable Energy Resources. On-site renewable energy systems are encouraged.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.332 Amenities for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Developments.
A. 
Required Amenities. Projects subject to Site Plan Review per Section Chapter 5.12 shall include amenities that enhance the livability of the project and are not required elsewhere in this chapter. An Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 may be approved to allow alternative amenities that are comparable in value and benefit to residents. Projects shall include at least four of the following amenities. Outdoor spaces provided per the specifications of Section 2.10.324 that also appear on the following list may also be counted as required amenities:
1. 
Conference room.
2. 
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or 220 V power outlet for 25 percent of required parking spaces.
3. 
Fitness center.
4. 
Lap pool.
5. 
Tenant activity area, such as joint eating and cooking area, clubhouse, play area, screening room, or other activity area.
6. 
On-site commercial child care facility.
7. 
Pet washing facility or relief area.
8. 
Playground or outdoor active recreation facility.
9. 
Public art.
10. 
Storage rooms for use by individual residents.
11. 
Study room and/or library.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.334 Parking Access and Design.
A. 
Parking Access. Access to parking and loading areas shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
Alley Access. Access shall be from an alley. Where no alley exists, access shall be from the street anticipated to have the least amount of pedestrian use.
2. 
Shared Access. Shared access between adjacent properties is allowed.
3. 
Curb-cuts.
a. 
Number. A maximum of one curb cut per 200 feet of curb length on a single project site is allowed, unless otherwise required for emergency vehicle access, in which case a second curb-cut may be provided.
b. 
Location. Curb cuts shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from street corners.
c. 
Width.
i. 
One-way Driveways. Curb cuts for one-way driveways shall not exceed 12 feet in width (plus the flare), or the minimum required for emergency vehicle access.
ii. 
Other Curb Cuts. The width of other curb-cuts shall not exceed 20 feet (plus the flare), or minimum required for emergency vehicle access.
B. 
Surface Parking Area Design.
1. 
Location. Surface parking areas shall not be located within 40 feet of a street facing property line, as measured perpendicularly from the property line.
2. 
Surfacing. Pavement areas for surface parking areas, inclusive of parking spaces, drive-ways, and drive aisles, shall not cover more than 30 percent of the total lot area.
3. 
Shading. At least 50 percent of the surface parking area shall be shaded by tree canopy, solar panels, or combination of tree canopy and solar panels. If shade is provided by trees, the amount of required shading is to be reached within 15 years.
4. 
Exception. An Administrative Exception to the location may be granted per Section 2.10.408 where the following conditions exist:
a. 
The design incorporates occupiable space built close to the public sidewalk to the maximum extent feasible; and
b. 
The site is small and constrained such that underground parking or surface parking located more than 40 feet from the street frontage is not feasible.
C. 
Loading.
1. 
Maximum Width. Loading docks shall not exceed 20 feet in width.
2. 
Screening. Loading docks shall be screened from view by fencing, landscaping, or architectural elements from any adjacent street, sidewalk, or other publicly accessible accessway or open space area.
3. 
Design. Loading docks shall be internal to the building envelope and equipped with closable doors.
D. 
Alternative Parking and Loading Area Designs. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408 if an applicant cannot meet the provisions of Sections 2.10.334 A through C due to the following reasons:
1. 
Site Constraints, such as parcel dimension or parcel size;
2. 
Achievement of environmental design and green building objectives;
3. 
Design objectives of the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.336 Minimum Site Landscaping.
In addition to the general requirements prescribed in Chapter 4.16 Landscape Requirements, landscaping shall be installed consistent with the following.
A. 
Areas to be Landscaped. In addition to areas required to be landscaped pursuant to other sections of this chapter, the following areas shall be landscaped:
1. 
Minimum Landscaped Area. A minimum of ten percent of lot area shall be landscaped.
2. 
Street Facing Setbacks. All open areas within the street facing setback range, other than those areas used for pedestrian access, vehicle access, seating, parking and loading, gathering spaces, and/or public art.
3. 
Adjacent to Residential Uses. Whenever a nonresidential use is located adjacent to an existing ground floor residential use, a six foot wide landscape buffer shall be provided along interior property lines. A minimum of one tree of at least 15-gallon size and four shrubs shall be planted per 30 linear feet. An Administrative Exception may be granted per Section 2.10.408 to allow an alternative size and number of trees where it is found they will provide an appropriate tree canopy over the buffer yard.
B. 
Materials. Required landscape areas shall be planted with a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Required landscaping may be at the ground level, podium level, or roof level.
1. 
Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box size or greater tree shall be planted per 25 linear feet of landscape area. Tree grates shall be used for trees located in hardscape areas.
2. 
Shrubs. Shrubs shall be a container size of five gallons or greater at planting and planted at spacing distances appropriate for the plant species.
3. 
Groundcover. Landscaped areas that are not planted with trees or shrubs shall be planted with groundcover plants. Mulch (as a ground cover) shall be confined to areas underneath plants and is not a substitute for ground cover plants.
a. 
Groundcover plants other than grasses shall be four-inch pot size or greater and planted at spacing distances appropriate for the plant species.
b. 
Groundcover plants shall be planted at a density that will cover the entire area within two years.
C. 
Edible Landscaping. Edible landscaping, including fruit trees and gardens, are considered landscaped areas and count toward required landscaping. Community gardens shall comply with Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.
D. 
Stormwater Management Areas. Vegetated stormwater management facilities count toward required landscaping.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.340 Mitigation Measures.
Mitigation Measures. All development shall comply with applicable mitigation measures contained in the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.400 Development Plan Review.
Applicability. Development sites of five or more acres shall obtain Development Plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.14 prior to or concurrent with obtaining any subdivision, site plan review, or other zoning permit approval.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3)
§ 2.10.404 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. The following improvements require Administrative Site Plan Review approval.
a. 
Development of new structures.
b. 
Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement of an existing structure.
c. 
Major structural upgrades that extend the economic viability of existing structures and sites that are nonconforming to the development standards of this Code, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. Such structural upgrades include, but are not limited to, the extensive demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls or the relocation of a significant portion of the building's structural interior walls.
d. 
New or expanded outdoor storage areas or truck loading bays.
B. 
Site Plan Review for Projects with Development Plan Approval. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall be the decision maker for Site Plan Review applications with prior Development Plan Approval pursuant to Chapter 5.14. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the Site Plan.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.10.408 Administrative Exceptions.
A. 
Standards for Which an Administrative Exception May be Approved. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 as specifically identified in any section of this chapter.
(Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.12.100 Specific Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purposes of the industrial district regulations are to:
A. 
Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the General Plan for a broad range of manufacturing, distribution and storage, and service uses.
B. 
Strengthen the City's economic base, and provide employment opportunities close to home for residents of the City and surrounding communities.
C. 
Provide a suitable environment for various types of industrial uses, and protect them from the adverse impacts of inharmonious uses.
D. 
Encourage adaptive reuse of existing industrial buildings.
E. 
Ensure high quality site and building design for new or reused buildings, and that the appearance and effects of industrial uses are compatible with the character of the area in which they are located.
F. 
Minimize the impact of industrial uses on adjacent residential districts.
G. 
Ensure the provision of adequate off-street parking and loading facilities.
The additional purposes of each I district are as follows:
IL Industrial Limited District. To provide areas appropriate for a wide range of: (1) low-to moderate-intensity industrial uses capable of being located adjacent to residential areas through provision of adequate buffering and attenuation measures; and (2) commercial services and light manufacturing, and to protect these areas, to the extent feasible, from disruption and competition for space from unrelated retail or commercial uses or general industrial uses. Certain types of retail sales are permitted under specified limitations.
IG Industrial General District. To provide and protect existing industrial sites and allow for continued operation of existing general industry, subject to performance standards and buffering requirements to minimize potential environmental impacts. Certain types of retail sales are permitted under specified limitations.
IP Industrial Park District. To provide and protect industrial lands for the development in a landscaped setting of communities of high technology, research and development facilities, limited industrial activities (including production and assembly but not raw materials processing or bulk handling), small-scale warehousing and distribution, industrial office centers, certain types of specified retail sales, and related uses.
IT Industrial Transition District. To provide and protect industrial lands for the development of emerging technologies, artisanal production, and light manufacturing methods, while preserving existing businesses and allowing additional commercial uses under specified limitations and residential development within one-half mile of a BART station.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.200 IG District-Use Regulations.
A. 
IG District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IG District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a Conditional Use Permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Services, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Artists' Studios.
6. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Business and Trade Schools.
10. 
Catering Services.
11. 
Communications Facilities.
12. 
Emergency Health Care.
13. 
Emergency Shelters, 45 or fewer beds.
14. 
Equipment Sales.
15. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
16. 
Food Processing, General.
17. 
Food Processing, Limited.
18. 
Government Offices.
19. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
20. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
21. 
Industry, Custom.
22. 
Industry, General.
23. 
Industry, Limited.
24. 
Industry, Research and Development.
25. 
Laboratories.
26. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
27. 
Marine Sales and Services.
28. 
Medical Supply Stores.
29. 
Nurseries.
30. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
31. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
32. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
33. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
34. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
35. 
Utilities, Minor.
36. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
37. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
38. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IG District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IG District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outside use).
3. 
Bars.
4. 
Cannabis Dispensary. (Subject to performance standards in the San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-33 Cannabis Dispensary Permits.)
5. 
Corporation Yards.
6. 
Cultural Institutions.
7. 
Dance Clubs.
8. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
9. 
`Drugstores.
10. 
Emergency Shelters, more than 45 beds.
11. 
Farmers' Market.
12. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
13. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
14. 
Game Centers.
15. 
Industrial Transfer/Storage/Treatment Facilities for Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.)
16. 
Industry, Cannabis Product Manufacturing.
17. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities. Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
18. 
Laboratories, Cannabis Testing Facilities.
19. 
Massage Therapy.
20. 
Public Safety Facilities.
21. 
Public Storage.
22. 
Recycling Facilities, Heavy Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
23. 
Residuals Repositories for Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.)
24. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
25. 
Small Scale Hazardous Waste Center. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
26. 
Supermarkets.
27. 
Transfer Stations.
28. 
Trucking Terminals.
29. 
Utilities, Major.
30. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
31. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
32. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
33. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
34. 
Vehicle Storage.
C. 
IG District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IG District, subject to the approval of a Zoning Permit by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor, only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor, only).
3. 
Animal Hospital.
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Brewpub.
6. 
Cafés.
7. 
Community Gardens.
8. 
Day Care, General.
9. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
12. 
Parking Lot.
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Recycling Facilities, Light Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
17. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
18. 
Retail Sales.
19. 
Retail Services.
20. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
21. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IG District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IG District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 4; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-012 § 1; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-003 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2017-001 § 4; Ord. 2017-014 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.12.204 IL District-Use Regulations.
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a conditional use permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
A. 
IL District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IL District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Services, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Animal Hospitals.
6. 
Artists' Studios.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Business and Trade Schools.
10. 
Catering Services.
11. 
Communications Facilities.
12. 
Emergency Shelters, 45 or fewer beds.
13. 
Equipment Sales.
14. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
15. 
Food Processing, Limited.
16. 
Government Offices.
17. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
18. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
19. 
Industry, Custom.
20. 
Industry, Limited.
21. 
Industry, Research, and Development.
22. 
Laboratories.
23. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
24. 
Marine Sales and Services.
25. 
Medical Supply Stores.
26. 
Nurseries.
27. 
Offices, Business, and Professional. (Note: The conversion of an industrial use to an office use is subject to the minimum off-street parking requirements of Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required; as prescribed for changes of use by Subsections A.1 and A.2 of 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.)
28. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
29. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming.)
30. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
31. 
Utilities, Minor.
32. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
33. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
34. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IL District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IL District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
3. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
4. 
Bars.
5. 
Corporation Yards.
6. 
Cultural Institutions.
7. 
Dance Clubs.
8. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
9. 
Drugstores.
10. 
Emergency Health Care.
11. 
Emergency Shelters, more than 45 beds.
12. 
Farmers' Market.
13. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
14. 
Food Processing, General.
15. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
16. 
Game Centers.
17. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities. Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
18. 
Massage Therapy.
19. 
Public Safety Facilities.
20. 
Public Storage.
21. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
22. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
23. 
Small Scale Hazardous Waste Center. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage, Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities, and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.)
24. 
Utilities, Major.
25. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
26. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
27. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
28. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
29. 
Vehicle Storage.
C. 
IL District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IL District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor, only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor, only).
3. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
4. 
Brewpub.
5. 
Cafés.
6. 
Community Gardens.
7. 
Day Care, General.
8. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
9. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
10. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
11. 
Parking Lot.
12. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Light Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
17. 
Retail Sales.
18. 
Retail Services.
19. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
20. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IL District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IL District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 4; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-012 § 1; Ord. 2011-004 § 2; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.12.208 IP District-Use Regulations.
A. 
IP District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IP District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a Conditional Use Permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Artist's Studios.
6. 
Building Materials and Services. (Permitted if the proposed use is within an enclosed structure.)
7. 
Business Services.
8. 
Business and Trade Schools.
9. 
Catering Services.
10. 
Communication Facilities.
11. 
Equipment Sales.
12. 
Food Processing, Limited.
13. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
14. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
15. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
16. 
Industry, Custom.
17. 
Industry, Limited.
18. 
Industry, Research and Development.
19. 
Laboratories.
20. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
21. 
Medical Supply Stores.
22. 
Offices, Business and Professional. (The conversion of an industrial use to an office use is subject to the minimum off-street parking requirements of Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required; as prescribed for changes of use by Subsections A.1 and A.2 of Section 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.)
23. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
24. 
Park and Recreational Facilities.
25. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming uses.)
26. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
27. 
Retail Services. (As a secondary use in a building.)
28. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
29. 
Utilities, Minor.
30. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
31. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
32. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is within an enclosed structure, is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IP District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IP District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
3. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
4. 
Bars.
5. 
Cannabis Dispensary. (Subject to performance standards in the San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-33 Cannabis Dispensary Permits.)
6. 
Cultural Institutions.
7. 
Dance Clubs.
8. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
9. 
Emergency Health Care.
10. 
Farmers' Market.
11. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
12. 
Food Processing, General.
13. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
14. 
Industry, Cannabis Product Manufacturing.
15. 
Industry, General.
16. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials, or Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities. Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
17. 
Laboratories, Cannabis Testing Facilities.
18. 
Massage Therapy.
19. 
Public Safety Facilities.
20. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
21. 
Utilities, Major.
22. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
C. 
IP District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IP District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor only).
3. 
Animal Hospital.
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Brewpub.
6. 
Cafés.
7. 
Community Gardens.
8. 
Day Care, General.
9. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
12. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers.
13. 
Parking Lot.
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
17. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
18. 
Retail Sales.
19. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
20. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IP District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IP District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Commercial Filming.
2. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
3. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 4; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2008-012 § 1; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-003 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2017-001 § 4; Ord. 2017-014 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.212 IT District-Use Regulations.
A. 
IT District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IT District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a conditional use permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
3. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
4. 
Artists' Studios.
5. 
Business Services.
6. 
Business and Trade Schools.
7. 
Catering Services.
8. 
Communications Facilities.
9. 
Emergency Health Care.
10. 
Equipment Sales.
11. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
12. 
Food Processing, General.
13. 
Food Processing, Limited.
14. 
Government Offices.
15. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
16. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
17. 
Industry, Custom.
18. 
Industry, Limited.
19. 
Industry, Research and Development.
20. 
Laboratories.
21. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
22. 
Marine Sales and Services.
23. 
Medical Supply Stores.
24. 
Nurseries.
25. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
26. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming uses.)
27. 
Restaurants, Full-Service.
28. 
Retail Sales.
29. 
Retail Services.
30. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
31. 
Utilities, Minor.
32. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
33. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
34. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IT District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IT District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
4. 
Assembly Uses.
5. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
6. 
Bars.
7. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns (within one-half mile of a BART station).
8. 
Cannabis Dispensary. (Subject to performance standards in the San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-33 Cannabis Dispensary Permits.)
9. 
Coin-Operated Laundry and Dry Cleaning Businesses.
10. 
Corporation Yards.
11. 
Dance Clubs.
12. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
13. 
Drugstores.
14. 
Emergency Shelters (within one-half mile of a BART station).
15. 
Entertainment Events.
16. 
Farmers Markets.
17. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
18. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
19. 
Game Centers.
20. 
Hotels, Motels and Time-Share Facilities.
21. 
Massage Therapy.
22. 
Mixed-Use Residential. (Within one-half mile of a BART station and with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre).
23. 
Multi-Family Residential. (Within one-half mile of a BART station and with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre).
24. 
Public Safety Facilities.
25. 
Public Storage.
26. 
Recycling Facilities, Heavy Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
27. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
28. 
Recycling Facilities, Light Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
29. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
30. 
Single-Family Residential (Within one-half mile of a BART station).
31. 
Stadia and Sports Arenas.
32. 
Supermarkets.
33. 
Utilities, Major.
34. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
35. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
36. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
37. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
C. 
IT District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IT District, subject to the approval of a Zoning Permit by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor, only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor, only).
3. 
Animal Hospitals.
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Bars (in conjunction with a brewery or winery, when not considered incidental).
6. 
Brewpubs.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Cafés.
9. 
Commercial Recreation.
10. 
Community Gardens.
11. 
Cultural Institutions.
12. 
Day Care, General.
13. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
14. 
Industry, General.
15. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
16. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by the Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
17. 
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets.
18. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
19. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
20. 
Parking Lot.
21. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
22. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
23. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
24. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
25. 
Theaters.
26. 
Theaters, Outdoor.
27. 
Theaters, Small Scale.
28. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IT District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IT District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
3. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
4. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
5. 
Commercial Filming.
6. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.216 IG(AU) District-Use Regulations.
A. 
IG(AU) District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IG(AU) District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a conditional use permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Artists' Studios.
6. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Business and Trade Schools.
10. 
Catering Services.
11. 
Communications Facilities.
12. 
Emergency Health Care.
13. 
Equipment Sales.
14. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
15. 
Food Processing, General.
16. 
Food Processing, Limited.
17. 
Government Offices.
18. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
19. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
20. 
Industry, Custom.
21. 
Industry, General.
22. 
Industry, Limited.
23. 
Industry, Research and Development.
24. 
Laboratories.
25. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
26. 
Marine Sales and Services.
27. 
Medical Supply Stores.
28. 
Nurseries.
29. 
Offices, Business and Professional.
30. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
31. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming uses, but no new uses shall be established.)
32. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
33. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
34. 
Utilities, Minor.
35. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
36. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
37. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IG(AU) District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IG(AU) District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
3. 
Assembly Uses.
4. 
Bars.
5. 
Cannabis Dispensary. (Subject to performance standards in the San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-33 Cannabis Dispensary Permits.)
6. 
Commercial Recreation.
7. 
Corporation Yards.
8. 
Cultural Institutions.
9. 
Dance Clubs.
10. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
11. 
Drugstores.
12. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
13. 
Farmers' Market.
14. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
15. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
16. 
Game Centers.
17. 
Industrial Transfer/Storage/Treatment Facilities for Hazardous Waste.
18. 
Industry, Cannabis Product Manufacturing.
19. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities. Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
20. 
Laboratories, Cannabis Testing Facilities.
21. 
Massage Therapy.
22. 
Public Safety Facilities.
23. 
Public Storage.
24. 
Recycling Facilities, Heavy Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
25. 
Residuals Repositories for Hazardous Waste. (Subject to Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage and Section 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.)
26. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
27. 
Small Scale Hazardous Waste Center. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
28. 
Supermarkets.
29. 
Transfer Stations.
30. 
Trucking Terminals.
31. 
Utilities, Major.
32. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
33. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, Limited.
34. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
35. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
36. 
Vehicle Storage.
C. 
IG(AU) District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IG(AU) District, subject to the approval of a Zoning Permit by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor, only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor, only).
3. 
Animal Hospitals.
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Brewpubs.
6. 
Cafés.
7. 
Community Gardens.
8. 
Day Care, General.
9. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
12. 
Parking Lot.
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Recycling Facilities, Light Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
17. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
18. 
Retail Sales.
19. 
Retail Services.
20. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
21. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IG(AU) District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IG(AU) District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
3. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
4. 
Commercial Filming.
5. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-003 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2017-001 § 4; Ord. 2017-014 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.220 IL(AU) District-Use Regulations.
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a conditional use permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
A. 
IL(AU) District – Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IL(AU) District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Animal Hospitals.
6. 
Artists' Studios.
7. 
Building Materials and Services.
8. 
Business Services.
9. 
Business and Trade Schools.
10. 
Catering Services.
11. 
Communications Facilities.
12. 
Emergency Shelters, 45 or fewer beds.
13. 
Equipment Sales.
14. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
15. 
Food Processing, Limited.
16. 
Government Offices.
17. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
18. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
19. 
Industry, Custom.
20. 
Industry, Limited.
21. 
Industry, Research, and Development.
22. 
Laboratories.
23. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
24. 
Marine Sales and Services.
25. 
Medical Supply Stores.
26. 
Nurseries.
27. 
Offices, Business, and Professional. (Note: The conversion of an industrial use to an office use is subject to the minimum off-street parking requirements of Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required; as prescribed for changes of use by Subsections A.1 and A.2 of 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.)
28. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
29. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered non-conforming uses, but no new uses shall be established.)
30. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
31. 
Utilities, Minor.
32. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
33. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
34. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IL(AU) District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IL(AU) District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
3. 
Assembly Uses.
4. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
5. 
Bars.
6. 
Commercial Recreation.
7. 
Corporation Yards.
8. 
Cultural Institutions.
9. 
Dance Clubs.
10. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
11. 
Drugstores.
12. 
Emergency Health Care.
13. 
Emergency Shelters, more than 45 beds.
14. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
15. 
Farmers' Market.
16. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
17. 
Food Processing, General.
18. 
Furniture, Electronics and Appliance Sales.
19. 
Game Centers.
20. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste. (Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
21. 
Massage Therapy.
22. 
Public Safety Facilities.
23. 
Public Storage.
24. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
25. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
26. 
Small Scale Hazardous Waste Center. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
27. 
Utilities, Major.
28. 
Vehicle/Equipment Repair, General.
29. 
Vehicle Equipment Repair, Limited.
30. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
31. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rentals.
32. 
Vehicle Storage.
C. 
IL(AU) District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IL(AU) District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor, only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor, only).
3. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
4. 
Brewpubs.
5. 
Cafés.
6. 
Community Gardens.
7. 
Day Care, General.
8. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
9. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
10. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
11. 
Parking Lot.
12. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Light Processing. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
17. 
Retail Sales.
18. 
Retail Services.
19. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
20. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IL(AU) District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IL(AU) District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.12.224 IP(AU) District-Use Regulations.
A. 
IP(AU) District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IP(AU) District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
In the "S" Overlay District, permitted uses may require a conditional use permit if not regional retail, new auto sales, or other compatible regional market use.
1. 
Accessory uses, other than entertainment events, when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Adult-Oriented Business. (Subject to the requirements and limitations prescribed in Section 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.)
3. 
Ambulance Services, Emergency. (If the proposed use is located within 1,000 feet of either an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility, a conditional use permit shall be required.)
4. 
Ambulance Service, Non-Emergency. (An Administrative Review approval is required if located within 1,000 feet of an R District or the boundaries of a site occupied by a public or private school or park and recreation facility.)
5. 
Artist's Studios.
6. 
Building Materials and Services. (Permitted if the proposed use is within an enclosed structure.)
7. 
Business Services.
8. 
Business and Trade Schools.
9. 
Catering Services.
10. 
Communication Facilities.
11. 
Equipment Sales.
12. 
Food Processing, Limited.
13. 
Financial Institutions, Retail.
14. 
Health and Fitness Centers.
15. 
Home Improvement and Interior Decoration.
16. 
Industry, Custom.
17. 
Industry, Limited.
18. 
Industry, Research and Development.
19. 
Laboratories.
20. 
Maintenance and Repair Services.
21. 
Medical Supply Stores.
22. 
Offices, Business and Professional. (The conversion of an industrial use to an office use is subject to the minimum off-street parking requirements of Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required; as prescribed for changes of use by Subsections A.1 and 2 of Section 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.)
23. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. (Subject to Section 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.)
24. 
Park and Recreational Facilities.
25. 
Pre-Existing Residential Uses. (These residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming uses, but no new uses shall be established.)
26. 
Retail Sales, Big Box.
27. 
Retail Services. (As a secondary use in a building.)
28. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
29. 
Utilities, Minor.
30. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New.
31. 
Warehouse—Storage Facilities. (If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
32. 
Warehouse—Wholesale/Retail Distribution Facilities. (Permitted if the proposed use is within an enclosed structure, is utilizing an existing building or continuing an existing use. If an existing building will be expanded 10,000 square feet or more to accommodate this use, or if a new building of any size is proposed to accommodate this use, a conditional use permit is required.)
B. 
IP(AU) District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the IP(AU) District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditional use.
2. 
Animal Boarding (with outdoor use).
3. 
Assembly Uses.
4. 
Automobile Parts Sales.
5. 
Bars.
6. 
Cultural Institutions.
7. 
Dance Clubs.
8. 
Commercial Recreation.
9. 
Drive-Up Facilities.
10. 
Emergency Health Care.
11. 
Entertainment Events. (Entertainment events, when provided either as a primary use or as an accessory use to permitted and conditionally permitted uses, require use permit approval.)
12. 
Farmers' Market.
13. 
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
14. 
Food Processing, General.
15. 
Furniture, Electronics, and Appliance Sales.
16. 
Industry, General.
17. 
Industry, Hazardous Materials, or Hazardous Waste. (Provided that the use is consistent with the Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the San Leandro General Plan.)
18. 
Massage Therapy.
19. 
Public Safety Facilities.
20. 
Service Stations. (Subject to Section 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing, and Section 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.)
21. 
Utilities, Major.
22. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, Used.
C. 
IP(AU) District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the IP(AU) District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Animal Boarding (indoor only).
2. 
Animal Grooming (indoor only).
3. 
Animal Hospital
4. 
Automatic Teller Machines.
5. 
Brewpubs.
6. 
Cafés.
7. 
Community Gardens.
8. 
Day Care, General.
9. 
Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale. (Subject to Section 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.)
10. 
Instruction and Improvement Services.
11. 
Mobile Food Vending. (Subject to approval of operation and restrictions on operation as established by Zoning Enforcement Official and compliance with San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-34 Mobile Food Vending.)
12. 
Parking Lot.
13. 
Recycling Facilities, Bulk Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
14. 
Recycling Facilities, Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
15. 
Recycling Facilities, Large Collection. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.)
16. 
Restaurants, Full Service.
17. 
Retail Sales.
18. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
19. 
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers Limited, Used.
D. 
IP(AU) District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the IP(AU) District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Storage Containers, Temporary.
4. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-004 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.228 Additional Use Restrictions: Industrial Districts.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Relocated Structures. A use permit shall be required for any commercial use, residential use, day care, animal hospital, or industrial use occupying relocated structures. (See Section 4.04.300 Relocated Buildings.)
B. 
Industrial Uses. Subject to the regulations in Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage.
C. 
Temporary Uses. Subject to the regulations in Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
D. 
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers. Subject to Administrative Review in order to occupy 30,000 square feet or more, in a building constructed after August 15, 2001. Administrative Review pursuant to Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits shall include a review of the proposal's trip generation, potential circulation, and noise generation impacts. Additional information, including but not limited to a traffic study, may be required.
The standard for approval is the Zoning Enforcement Official's ability to make the findings required as listed below:
1. 
That the proposed location of the Parcel Processing and Shipping Center is in accord with the objectives of this Code and the purposes of the I District in which the site is located;
2. 
That the proposed location of the Parcel Processing and Shipping Center and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing, or working in, or adjacent to, the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity, or to the general welfare of the City;
3. 
That the proposed parcel processing and shipping center will comply with the provisions of this Code, including any specific condition required for the proposal in the district in which it would be located; and
4. 
That the proposed parcel processing and shipping center will not create adverse impacts on traffic or create demands exceeding the capacity of public services and facilities, which cannot be mitigated.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.300 Property Development Regulations: Industrial Districts.
The following sections set forth the property development regulations of the IG, IL, IP, and IT Districts.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. No. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.12.304 Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Width.
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
IG
5,000
50
IL
5,000
50
IP
7,500
50
IT
5,000
50
Section 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width. Development on substandard lots shall apply to substandard lots. Smaller lot dimensions may be permitted with an approved development plan and tentative subdivision map.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. No. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.12.308 Minimum Yards.
A. 
Minimum Building Setback and Landscaping. The minimum yard setback for building placement, and minimum area required as a landscaped yard, is as prescribed below.
Additional building setback and landscape requirements may also apply as specified in Subsections B, C and D.
Zoning District
Front (feet)
Side (feet)
Corner Side (feet)
Rear (feet)
IG
10
0
10
0
IL
10
0
10
0
IP
20
0
20
0
IT
10
0
10
0
B. 
Minimum Yard Setbacks, Additional Regulations.
1. 
Front, side, corner side, and rear yards shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.
2. 
Double-frontage lots shall provide the minimum front yard setback on each frontage.
3. 
The setback of an adjacent R, C, or P district applies if within 100 feet.
4. 
The areas within a minimum required front and corner side yard shall be landscaped, excepting limited areas for driveways and walks, and prescribed by Chapter 4.16 Landscape Requirements.
5. 
The maximum allowable height of a fence or wall in minimum yards required by this section is three feet.
C. 
Additional Setback Requirement for Properties on Doolittle Drive. The minimum required front and corner side yard is 20 feet. As part of the approval of a Site Plan pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval, a setback of less than 20 feet, but not less than 10 feet, may be permitted if a 20 foot setback is not practical due to pre-existing site constraints and substantial landscaping is provided to mitigate the reduced yard setback.
D. 
Additional Setback Requirement for Buildings Over 20 Feet in Height (IG, IL, and IT Districts). For buildings over 20 feet but not over 40 feet in height, the minimum required front and corner side yard of 10 feet shall be increased by one foot for each additional two feet of building height in excess of 20 feet. For buildings over 40 feet in height, the minimum required yard is 20 feet. As part of the approval of a Site Plan pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval, a setback of less than 20 feet but not less than 10 feet, may be permitted if a 20 foot setback is not practical due to pre-existing site constraints and substantial landscaping is provided to mitigate the reduced yard setback.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. No. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
§ 2.12.312 Maximum Height of Structures.
A. 
Maximum Height. The maximum height of structures shall be as prescribed below. Additional height regulations may also apply as specified in Subsection B and C:
Zoning District
Height (feet)
IG
35
IL
35
IP
35
IT
35
B. 
Additional Height Limitations for Buildings within 100 Feet of an R District. The allowed height within 100 feet of an R District building shall be limited to 25 feet.
C. 
Height Limit May Be Adjusted. A maximum building height of 50 feet in the IG, IL, and IT Districts may be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Official. The allowed height within 100 feet of an IP District building shall be limited to 35 feet.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.316 Maximum Lot Coverage and Maximum FAR.
Zoning District
Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum FAR
IG
75%
1.0
IL
75%
1.0
IP
40%
0.8
IT
75%
1.0
A. 
Coverage Exceptions. In calculating the percentage of lot coverage for the purpose of applying the regulations of this Zoning Code, the features of a structure as hereafter set forth shall not be included as coverage:
1. 
Cornices, canopies, eaves or other projections which do not increase the volume of space enclosed by the building provided that any portion of such projections extending more than two feet from the building shall be included as coverage at a ratio of 1/2 : 1;
2. 
Fire escapes up to 3 1/2 feet;
3. 
An uncovered stair and landing which does not extend above a ground floor entrance except for the railing; or
4. 
Bay windows, balconies or chimneys which project from the wall not more than two feet; provided, that, such features do not in the aggregate occupy more than one-third of the length of a wall which faces an interior side lot line, or more than two-thirds of the length of a wall which faces a street or a rear lot line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.320 Minimum Site Landscaping.
A. 
General Landscape Requirements. In addition to the general Landscape Requirements prescribed in Chapter 4.16 Landscape Requirements, the following requirements for minimum site landscaping apply to all property within any I District. As part of the Site Plan Approval process pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval, exceptions to the stated requirements for "minimum site landscaping" may be permitted in cases where such standards are found not to be practical due to pre-existing site constraints.
B. 
Minimum Site Landscaping. The minimum percentage of the site that shall be used for landscaping shall be as prescribed below:
Zoning District
Minimum Site Landscaping
IG
5%
IL
5%
IP
15%
IT
5%
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.324 Parcels Adjoining Residential Districts-Additional Development Regulations for New Construction.
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this section is to reduce the potential negative impacts of expanding industrial activities to the residents within adjoining Residential Districts by establishing heightened screening and site development standards for new and expanded projects.
B. 
Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to construction and/or activities within 200 feet from the edge of a Residential District. The requirements of this section do not apply to industrial parcels that are separated from a Residential District by either an active mainline railroad right-of-way or Interstate 880.
C. 
Development Requirements. Notwithstanding the minimum yard and landscape requirements for property within the IG, IL, IP, and IT Districts, the following additional development standards shall apply:
1. 
Orientation of Truck and Storage Facilities. The sound, traffic and visual impacts of truck facilities, such as new or expanded truck bays and docks, and truck staging/storage yards, shall be minimized by such design features as building placement, sound walls, and/or landscaping. Truck facilities shall be oriented and/or screened as to provide the greatest possible physical and/or visual separation between the truck facility and the residences.
a. 
Certain New Facilities Require Site Plan Approval. Per Subsection B.4.d of Section 5.12.104 Applicability, the creation of, or addition to, any substantial outdoor storage area or truck loading bays that would be visible from off-site require Site Plan Approval as prescribed in Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval.
2. 
Required Installation of Mitigating Features for New Truck Docks. When new truck docks are built, or unused truck docks that have been "glassed in" by previous tenants/users are to be newly used, the following mitigating features are to be installed, and shall be made a requirement of Building Permit approval:
a. 
Rubber Loading Bay Bumpers shall be installed on all new and newly used truck dock bays.
b. 
Notification signage, advising employees and truck operators that the subject establishment is adjacent to residences, and that as a courtesy to neighbors, noise from shipping and trucking activity should be kept to a minimum, shall be placed in the truck staging area.
3. 
Attenuation of Noise Generating Equipment. Noise generating equipment, such as generators, HVAC units, and garbage facilities, shall be located and/or structurally screened, or enclosed, as to minimize impacts on adjacent residents. Prior to issuance of a building permit or electrical permit for the installation of such equipment, the Zoning Enforcement Official may require that the applicant/owner provide a noise study by an acoustical engineer and may impose conditions to reduce noise impacts.
a. 
Adjustments to Attenuation Requirements for Emergency Generators. The Zoning Enforcement Official, in reviewing a request for a building or electrical permit for the installation of an emergency generator (such as one to be used during temporary power outages or in similar limited use situations), may adjust or reduce the requirements for noise attenuation to correspond to the duration, frequency or intensity that the generator is to operate.
4. 
Required Separation/Mitigation Adjacent to Residential Parcel. Either a landscaped buffer and/or a masonry wall shall be provided along rear and side property lines, which are adjacent to residential parcels, as required as part of an approved Site Plan per Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval.
a. 
Option of Yard Setback. In cases where a building would otherwise be permitted with no rear or side yard setback, a minimum side and/or rear yard of 10 feet shall be provided, which shall be used exclusively for the planting of a landscape screen. Evergreen trees with spacing not to exceed 20 feet, and of a minimum 15 gallon size, shall be provided within the required yard. Tree selection shall provide for a near total screen, up to a height of 20 feet within five years from planting. Such landscaping shall be permanently maintained.
b. 
Option of Masonry Wall. A minimum eight foot high wall shall be provided adjacent to residential parcels, as required by Section 4.04.224 Walls Adjoining Residential Use, or as high as required by acoustical analysis (to be provided by applicant), when a vacant industrial parcel is developed or an existing use is expanded so as to significantly increase the potential for additional traffic and/or noise impacts to the residential areas. A wall will typically be required whenever an active service, staging and/or storage yard is immediately adjacent to a residential parcel.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.12.328 Parcels Adjoining Residential Districts-Additional Performance Standards.
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this section is to reduce the potential noise impacts to the residents within adjoining Residential Districts, from late night/early morning activity, by establishing performance standards for all businesses.
B. 
Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to activities within 200 feet from the edge of a Residential District. The requirements of this section do not apply to industrial parcels that are separated from a Residential District by either an active mainline railroad right-of-way or Interstate 880.
C. 
Performance Standards for Loading and Shipping Activity. To reduce impacts on ad-joining residents, those uses conducting loading and shipping activity between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. shall avoid generating extraneous noise that can be heard by adjoining residents (e.g., loud conversations, playing of recorded music and/or radio broadcasts, or motorized noises from prolonged use of equipment or vehicles).
D. 
Adjoining Residents May File Complaint Against Industrial Businesses. Residents may file a written complaint against businesses that are alleged to be in violation of the performance standards outlined in Subsection C, above. Violations of the performance standards of this section are subject to the provisions of Chapter 5.24 Enforcement.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.12.332 Additional Property Development Regulations: Industrial Districts.
In addition to the development regulations listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Fences, Walls, and Hedges. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.364 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
B. 
Off-Street Parking and Loading. Subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
C. 
Signs. Subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.12 Signs.
D. 
Outdoor Facilities and Outdoor Storage. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.324 Outdoor Facilities and Storage/Loading Facilities and 4.04.344 Earth Station and Microwave Equipment. All outdoor storage and refuse storage areas shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and screened so as not to be visible from any street, public way, or R district.
E. 
Screening of Mechanical Equipment. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.328 Screening of Mechanical Equipment and 4.04.344 Earth Station and Microwave Equipment.
F. 
Refuse Storage Areas. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.332 Refuse Storage Areas. All outdoor storage and refuse storage areas shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and screened so as not to be visible from any street, public way, or R district.
G. 
Underground Utilities. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.400 Underground Utilities.
H. 
Performance Standards. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.340 Performance Standards.
I. 
Airport Safety Zones. Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.352 Airport Safety Zones.
J. 
Nonconforming Structures and Nonconforming Signs. Subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
§ 2.12.400 Administrative Exceptions.
A. 
Standards for Which an Administrative Exception May be Approved. An Administrative Exception may be approved per Chapter 5.06 to allow exceptions to development regulations as specifically identified in any section of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.12.404 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. The following improvements require Administrative Site Plan Review approval.
a. 
Development of new structures greater in size than 5,000 square feet.
b. 
Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 5,000 square feet and ten percent of the gross floor area of the existing development.
c. 
Major structural upgrades that can extend the economic viability of existing structures and sites that are nonconforming to the development standards of this Code, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. Such structural upgrades include, but are not limited to, the extensive demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls or the relocation of a significant portion of the building's structural interior walls.
d. 
The creation of, or addition to, any substantial outdoor storage area or truck loading bays that would be visible from off site.
e. 
Any site modification involving the addition of a newly paved area, in excess of 5,000 square feet. This requirement for Site Plan Review does not apply to the repair and replacement of pre-existing paved areas.
B. 
Upgrades That Are Excluded. Mandatory safety upgrades, such as compliance with disabled access; building and fire code requirements; minor cosmetic façade upgrades, such as awnings and window replacement; maintenance upgrades, such as roof repair and replacement; relocation of demising walls; and general repair of damaged structures as allowed by Subsection A of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use are not subject to Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.16.100 Specific Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes the specific purposes of the OS district are to:
A. 
Provide a suitable classification for large public or private sites permanently designated for park or open space use.
B. 
Protect public health and safety by limiting lands, which are subject to flooding, slides, or other hazards to open space use.
C. 
Allow the Planning Commission and City Council to consider the most appropriate use of a site following discontinuance of a large public or private open space use without the encumbrance of a base zoning district that may or may not provide appropriate regulations for development of the site.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.16.104 Applicability.
The OS district is intended to be the base district for the use classifications listed in Subsections A and B of Section 2.16.200 OS District—Use Regulations and Section 2.16.204 Additional Use Restrictions: OS District where these classifications have a minimum contiguous site area of two acres, including alleys, streets or other rights-of-way and the area has a primarily open or natural character. Open space use classifications on sites of less than two acres shall be subject to the regulations of the base and any overlay districts in which they are located.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.16.200 OS District-Use Regulations.
A. 
OS District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the OS District, and a conditional use permit is not required.
1. 
Managed Open Space intended for the Protection of Natural Habitat.
2. 
Utilities, Minor.
3. 
Accessory uses are permitted on the site of a permitted use and are limited to facilities incidental to an open space use.
B. 
OS District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the OS District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses are subject to a use permit when on the site of a conditional use and are limited to facilities incidental to an open space use.
2. 
Farmers' Market.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Placement of Dredged Material from San Francisco Bay.
6. 
Utilities, Major. (A use permit is required for electrical substations, switching buildings, recycling or disposal facilities, water storage facilities, water or wastewater treatment facilities, transportation or communication utilities, and similar facilities of public agencies, or public utilities.)
7. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
C. 
OS District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following use is allowed in the OS District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.16.204 Additional Use Restrictions: OS District.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply: Nonconforming Uses shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.16.300 Property Development Regulations.
Development regulations shall be as specified by the use permit, provided that, if the use permit fails to regulate an element regulated by an abutting base district, the regulations of the nearest base district shall apply.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.16.400 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. The following improvements require Administrative Site Plan Review approval.
a. 
Development of new structures greater in size than 2,500 square feet.
b. 
Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 2,500 square feet and ten percent of the gross floor area of the existing development.
c. 
Major structural upgrades that can extend the economic viability of existing structures and sites that are nonconforming to the development standards of this Code, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. Such structural upgrades include, but are not limited to, the extensive demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls or the relocation of a significant portion of the building's structural interior walls.
B. 
Upgrades That Are Excluded. Mandatory safety upgrades, such as compliance with disabled access; building and fire code requirements; minor cosmetic façade upgrades, such as awnings and window replacement; maintenance upgrades, such as roof repair and replacement; relocation of demising walls; and general repair of damaged structures as allowed by Subsection A of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use are not subject to Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.20.100 Specific Purposes.
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purposes of the PS Public and Semipublic District are to:
A. 
Allow consideration of a large public or semipublic use separately from regulations for an underlying base zoning that may or may not be appropriate in combination with the public or semipublic use.
B. 
Allow consideration of establishment or expansion of a large public or semipublic use at rezoning hearings rather than at use permit hearings only, and give notice to all of the extent of a site approved for a large public or semipublic use by delineating it on the zoning map.
C. 
Allow the Planning Commission and City Council to consider the most appropriate use of a site following discontinuance of a large public or semipublic use without the encumbrance of a base zoning district that may or may not provide appropriate regulations for reuse of the site.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.20.104 Applicability.
The PS District is intended to be the base district for use classifications listed in Section 2.20.200 PS District—Use Regulations where these have a contiguous site area of two acres or more, including alleys, streets, or other rights-of-way, and the area has a developed or "urban" character. Public and semipublic use classifications on sites of less than two acres shall be subject to the regulations of the base and overlay districts in which they are located.
A. 
Certain Properties Near BART. Development consistent with California Public Utilities Code Sections 29010.1 through 29010.12, is allowed on parcels that meet the applicability criteria.
1. 
Applicable Parcels.
a. 
Located within a half-mile of a BART Station;
b. 
At least one-quarter acre in size (either individual or contiguous parcels);
c. 
Owned by BART on or before July 1, 2018; and
d. 
An infill site (defined in Section 21061.3 of the Public Resources Code as a site that had previous development or a site without development immediately adjacent to urban uses).
2. 
Residential and Office Development. Multi-Family Residential and office development is a permitted use and shall be subject to the development standards of the DA-6 District.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.20.200 PS District-Use Regulations.
A. 
PS District—Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the PS District, and a conditional use permit is not required.
1. 
Utilities, Minor, except recycling centers within convenience zones, as defined by the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.
2. 
Government Offices on properties that meet the applicability criteria of Section 2.20.104.A, Certain Properties Near BART, subject to the development standards of the DA-6 District.
3. 
Multi-Family Residential on properties that meet the applicability criteria of Section 2.20.104.A, Certain Properties Near BART, subject to the development standards of the DA-6 District.
4. 
Offices, Business and Professional on properties that meet the applicability criteria of Section 2.20.104.A, Certain Properties Near BART, subject to the development standards of the DA-6 District.
B. 
PS District—Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are allowed in the PS District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory Uses.
2. 
Convalescent Facilities.
3. 
Cultural Institutions
4. 
Day Care, General.
5. 
Detention Facilities.
6. 
Government Offices.
7. 
Heliports. (Allowed if located more than 1,000 feet from an R District or the site of a public or private school and if applicant obtains a Use Permit and Heliport Permit from the California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics.)
8. 
Hospitals.
9. 
Maintenance and Service Facilities.
10. 
Park and Recreation Facilities.
11. 
Public Safety Facilities.
12. 
Religious Assembly.
13. 
Residential Care, General. (Allowed with a use permit as a secondary use associated with hospitals and convalescent facilities.)
14. 
Schools, Public or Private.
15. 
Telecommunications, New Monopoles and Towers. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
16. 
Utilities, Major. (Recreational vehicle storage within electric power-line transmission corridors may be approved, subject to a use permit. Landscaping and screening requirements may be established as a condition of approval.)
17. 
Utilities, Minor. (Recycling centers within convenience zones, as defined by the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act require a use permit.)
C. 
PS District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following uses are allowed in the PS District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Telecommunications, Architecturally-Integrated Antennas and/or Co-Locations on Existing Tower Structures. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.)
D. 
PS District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review. The following temporary uses are allowed in the PS District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Animal Shows.
2. 
Circuses and Carnivals.
3. 
Commercial Filming.
4. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
5. 
Trade Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.20.204 Additional Use Restrictions: PS District.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply: Nonconforming Uses shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.20.208 Interim Uses.
A. 
Conversion of buildings and grounds of schools satisfying the requirements of the compulsory education laws of the State of California to any of the following uses is permitted provided such uses may only be approved for a maximum interim period of five years; and provided further that such uses do not cause or result in the substantial alteration of any buildings or activity areas on the school site:
1. 
Public assembly or dance;
2. 
Instruction in skills or disciplines not otherwise required by the State of California;
3. 
Meetings and offices for community organizations;
4. 
Theater, concert or lecture;
5. 
Temporary or permanent display of works of art or of historical or cultural significance;
6. 
Church or other religious service;
7. 
Professional, administrative and executive offices;
8. 
Social counseling services;
9. 
Recreational classes;
10. 
Athletic contests or practices, including offices for athletic clubs or organizations;
11. 
Day nurseries, nursery schools, kindergarten and child care centers; and
12. 
Assembly and packaging of previously prepared materials provided such activity is conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.
B. 
Any such conditional use may be approved for additional periods of up to five years pursuant to Chapter 5.08 Use Permits and Variances.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
§ 2.20.300 Property Development Regulations.
Development regulations shall be as specified by the use permit, provided that if the use permit fails to regulate an element regulated by an abutting base district, the regulations of the nearest base district shall apply to each portion of a PS district.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
§ 2.20.400 Site Plan Review.
A. 
Applicability. Site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the following improvements:
1. 
Administrative Site Plan Review. The following improvements require Administrative Site Plan Review approval.
a. 
Development of new structures greater in size than 2,500 square feet.
b. 
Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, resulting in a net enlargement to the existing structure that will be greater in size than both: 2,500 square feet and ten percent of the gross floor area of the existing development.
c. 
Major structural upgrades that can extend the economic viability of existing structures and sites that are nonconforming to the development standards of this Code, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. Such structural upgrades include, but are not limited to, the extensive demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls or the relocation of a significant portion of the building's structural interior walls.
B. 
Upgrades That Are Excluded. Mandatory safety upgrades, such as compliance with disabled access; building and fire code requirements; minor cosmetic façade upgrades, such as awnings and window replacement; maintenance upgrades, such as roof repair and replacement; relocation of demising walls; and general repair of damaged structures as allowed by Subsection A of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use are not subject to Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)