South San Francisco City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Division I
Title, Zoning Districts, and Rules
Sections
- Chapter 20.010 TITLE, COMPONENTS, AND PURPOSES
- § 20.010.001 Title and Authority.
- § 20.010.002 Purpose.
- § 20.010.003 Structure of Zoning Regulations.
- § 20.010.004 General Rules for Applicability of Zoning Regulations.
- § 20.010.005 Relation to Other Regulations.
- § 20.010.006 Consistency with the General Plan.
- § 20.010.007 Effect on Previously Approved Projects and Projects in Progress.
- § 20.010.008 Severability.
- § 20.010.009 Fees.
- Chapter 20.020 ZONING DISTRICTS, ZONING MAP, AND BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 20.030 RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE
- Chapter 20.040 RULES OF MEASUREMENT
- § 20.040.001 Purpose.
- § 20.040.002 General Provisions.
- § 20.040.003 Fractions.
- § 20.040.004 Measuring Distances.
- § 20.040.005 Measuring Height.
- § 20.040.006 Measuring Lot Width and Depth.
- § 20.040.007 Determining Average Slope.
- § 20.040.008 Determining Floor Area.
- § 20.040.009 Determining Floor Area Ratio.
- § 20.040.010 Determining Lot Coverage.
- § 20.040.011 Determining Lot Frontage.
- § 20.040.012 Determining Setbacks (Yards).
- § 20.040.013 Measuring Signs.
Division II
Conventional District Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 20.060 ESTABLISHMENT OF CONVENTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20.070 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20.080 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20.090 DOWNTOWN/CALTRAIN STATION AREA ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20.100 NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 20.110 CIVIC DISTRICTS
Division IV
Overlays and Plan Districts
Sections
- Chapter 20.140 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT
- § 20.140.001 Purpose.
- § 20.140.002 Zoning Map Designation.
- § 20.140.003 Land Use Regulations.
- § 20.140.004 Development Regulations.
- § 20.140.005 Procedures.
- § 20.140.006 Required Findings.
- § 20.140.007 Conditions.
- § 20.140.008 Expiration and Renewal.
- § 20.140.009 Amendments of Approved Plans.
- § 20.140.010 Status of Specific Plan.
- § 20.140.011 Development Plan Review.
- § 20.140.012 Failure to Comply with Conditions.
- § 20.140.013 Revocation or Modification of Planned Development Permit.
- Chapter 20.150 LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- § 20.150.001 Purpose.
- § 20.150.002 Applicability.
- § 20.150.003 Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones.
- § 20.150.004 Land Uses.
- § 20.150.005 Density and Intensity.
- § 20.150.006 Transfer of Development Rights.
- § 20.150.007 Development Standards.
- § 20.150.008 Design Standards for Form-Based Zoning Districts in Lindenville Specific Plan.
- § 20.150.009 Circulation and Parking.
- § 20.150.010 Infrastructure and Utilities.
- Chapter 20.160 HEIGHT INCENTIVE (HI) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.170 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ES) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.180 FLOOD PLAIN/SEA LEVEL RISE (SLR) OVERLAY
- Chapter 20.190 COLMA CREEK GREENBELT (CCG) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.200 ARTS AND MAKERS (A&M) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.210 ACTIVE GROUND FLOOR USE (AGFU) OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.230 OYSTER POINT SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- § 20.230.001 Purpose.
- § 20.230.002 Applicability.
- § 20.230.003 Land Uses.
- § 20.230.004 Development Standards.
- § 20.230.005 Circulation and Parking.
- § 20.230.006 Infrastructure and Utilities.
- § 20.230.007 Buildings and Improvements.
- § 20.230.008 Landscaping.
- § 20.230.009 Signs.
- § 20.230.010 Implementation and Administration.
- Chapter 20.260 GENENTECH MASTER PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 20.290 SOUTHLINE CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Division V
Citywide Standards
Sections
- Chapter 20.300 LOT AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- § 20.300.001 Purpose and Applicability.
- § 20.300.002 Accessory Buildings and Structures.
- § 20.300.003 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency.
- § 20.300.004 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.
- § 20.300.005 Development on Substandard Lots.
- § 20.300.006 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
- § 20.300.007 Heights and Height Exceptions.
- § 20.300.008 Landscaping.
- § 20.300.009 Lighting and Illumination.
- § 20.300.010 Performance Standards.
- § 20.300.011 Projections into Required Yards.
- § 20.300.012 Screening.
- § 20.300.013 Swimming Pools and Spas.
- § 20.300.014 Trash and Refuse Collection Areas.
- § 20.300.015 Underground Utilities.
- § 20.300.016 Visibility at Intersections and Driveways.
- Chapter 20.310 SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.320 NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
- § 20.320.001 Purpose and Applicability.
- § 20.320.002 Establishment of Lawful Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
- § 20.320.003 Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures.
- § 20.320.004 Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures.
- § 20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses.
- § 20.320.006 Expansion of Nonconforming Uses.
- § 20.320.007 Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings.
- § 20.320.008 Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses.
- Chapter 20.330 ON-SITE PARKING AND LOADING
- § 20.330.001 Purpose.
- § 20.330.002 Applicability.
- § 20.330.003 General Provisions.
- § 20.330.004 Required Parking Spaces.
- § 20.330.005 Location of Required Parking.
- § 20.330.006 Parking Reductions.
- § 20.330.007 Bicycle Parking.
- § 20.330.008 Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
- § 20.330.009 On-Site Loading.
- § 20.330.010 Parking Area Design and Development Standards.
- § 20.330.011 Private Residential Handicap Parking.
- Chapter 20.340 TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 20.350 STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
- § 20.350.001 Purpose.
- § 20.350.002 Applicability.
- § 20.350.003 Accessory Dwelling Units.
- § 20.350.004 Accessory Uses.
- § 20.350.005 Adult-Oriented Businesses.
- § 20.350.006 Animal Care, Sales, and Services.
- § 20.350.007 Animal Keeping.
- § 20.350.008 Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing.
- § 20.350.009 Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Major and Minor.
- § 20.350.010 Automobile/Vehicle Washing and Service Stations.
- § 20.350.011 Bed and Breakfast Lodging.
- § 20.350.012 Community Assembly, Small and Large.
- § 20.350.013 Convenience Markets.
- § 20.350.014 Day Care Centers.
- § 20.350.015 Domestic Violence Shelter.
- § 20.350.016 Drive-Through Facilities.
- § 20.350.017 Emergency Shelters.
- § 20.350.018 Family Day Care Homes.
- § 20.350.019 Fleet-Based Services.
- § 20.350.020 Freight/Truck Terminals and Warehouses, and Parcel Hubs.
- § 20.350.021 Gated Communities.
- § 20.350.022 Group Residential.
- § 20.350.023 Home Occupations.
- § 20.350.024 Hotels and Motels.
- § 20.350.025 Large Format Retail.
- § 20.350.026 Live-Work Units.
- § 20.350.027 Massage Businesses.
- § 20.350.028 Mobile Home Parks.
- § 20.350.029 Mobile Vendor Services.
- § 20.350.030 Other Financial Services.
- § 20.350.031 Outdoor Market.
- § 20.350.032 Outdoor Seating.
- § 20.350.033 Outdoor Storage.
- § 20.350.034 Personal Services.
- § 20.350.035 Personal Storage.
- § 20.350.036 Recycling Facilities.
- § 20.350.037 Short-Term Vacation Rentals.
- § 20.350.038 Social Service Facilities.
- § 20.350.039 Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor.
- Chapter 20.360 SIGNS
- § 20.360.001 Purpose.
- § 20.360.002 Applicability.
- § 20.360.003 Administration and Procedures.
- § 20.360.004 General Standards for All Signs.
- § 20.360.005 Sign Design Standards.
- § 20.360.006 Standards for Permanent Signs.
- § 20.360.007 Standards for Temporary Signs.
- § 20.360.008 Nonconforming Signs.
- § 20.360.009 Enforcement, Liability, and Penalty.
- Chapter 20.370 ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 20.375 SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- § 20.375.001 Purpose.
- § 20.375.002 Definitions.
- § 20.375.003 Permitted Facilities and License Areas.
- § 20.375.004 Standard Requirements.
- § 20.375.005 Permit Requirements.
- § 20.375.006 Permit Application Submittal Requirements.
- § 20.375.007 Permit Review, Renewal and Revocation Procedures.
- § 20.375.008 Cessation of Operations.
- § 20.375.009 Appeals.
- § 20.375.010 Violations and Penalties.
- Chapter 20.380 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REGULATIONS
- § 20.380.001 Purpose and Intent.
- § 20.380.002 Definitions.
- § 20.380.003 Applicability of Inclusionary Housing Requirement.
- § 20.380.004 Inclusionary Housing Plans.
- § 20.380.005 Calculating the Required Number of Inclusionary Units.
- § 20.380.006 Affordable Housing Standards.
- § 20.380.007 Alternatives to Constructing New Inclusionary Units.
- § 20.380.008 Waiver of Requirements.
- § 20.380.009 Disposition of Excess Inclusionary Units.
- § 20.380.010 Offsets to the Cost of Affordable Housing Development.
- § 20.380.011 In-Lieu Fees.
- § 20.380.012 Collection of Fees.
- § 20.380.013 Preliminary Project Application and Review Process.
- § 20.380.014 Affordable Housing Agreement as a Condition of Development.
- § 20.380.015 Agreement Amendments.
- § 20.380.016 Period of Affordability.
- § 20.380.017 Pre-Existing Approvals.
- § 20.380.018 Enforcement.
- § 20.380.019 Savings Clause.
- Chapter 20.390 BONUS RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
- § 20.390.001 Purpose and Intent.
- § 20.390.002 Definitions.
- § 20.390.003 Regulations for New Residential Construction.
- § 20.390.004 Regulations for Conversions.
- § 20.390.005 Parking.
- § 20.390.006 Waiver and Reduction of Development Standards.
- § 20.390.007 Density Bonus Housing Standards.
- § 20.390.008 Expiration of Affordability Tenure.
- § 20.390.009 Density Bonus Application and Review Process.
- § 20.390.010 Inclusion of Density Bonus Housing Agreement as a Condition of Development.
- § 20.390.011 Density Bonus Resale Agreements.
- § 20.390.012 Eligibility Requirements.
- § 20.390.013 Management and Monitoring.
- § 20.390.014 Administrative Fee for Target Dwelling Units.
- § 20.390.015 Severability of Provisions.
- Chapter 20.395 COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
- Chapter 20.400 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 20.410 REGULATION ON CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
- § 20.410.001 Purpose and Intent.
- § 20.410.002 Definitions.
- § 20.410.003 Cannabis Retail Establishments, Microbusinesses, and Outdoor Cultivation Prohibited.
- § 20.410.004 Indoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation.
- § 20.410.005 Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing.
- § 20.410.006 Cannabis Testing Operations.
- § 20.410.007 Cannabis Distribution Operations.
- § 20.410.008 Delivery-Only Operations.
- § 20.410.009 Operator Permit Requirements.
- § 20.410.010 Commercial Cannabis Operation Security Requirements.
- § 20.410.011 Nuisance, Violation and Enforcement.
- § 20.410.012 Administrative Procedures.
- § 20.410.013 Conflict of Laws.
- Chapter 20.420 PROHIBITION ON NEW SIGNIFICANT TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 20.430 PROHIBITION ON NEW SUPERSTORES
Division VI
Administration and Procedures
Sections
- Chapter 20.440 PLANNING AGENCY
- § 20.440.001 Purpose.
- § 20.440.002 City Council.
- § 20.440.003 Planning Commission.
- § 20.440.004 Design Review Board.
- § 20.440.005 Chief Planner.
- § 20.440.006 Zoning Administrator.
- § 20.440.007 Chief Building Official.
- § 20.440.008 Concurrent Processing.
- § 20.440.009 Summary of Review Authorities for Decisions and Appeals.
- Chapter 20.450 COMMON PROCEDURES
- § 20.450.001 Purpose.
- § 20.450.002 Application Forms and Fees.
- § 20.450.003 Pre-Application Review.
- § 20.450.004 Review of Applications.
- § 20.450.005 Public Notice.
- § 20.450.006 Conduct of Public Hearings.
- § 20.450.007 Notice of Action and Findings Required.
- § 20.450.008 Ex Parte Communications.
- § 20.450.009 Scope of Approvals.
- § 20.450.010 Effective Dates.
- § 20.450.011 Expiration and Extension.
- § 20.450.012 Modification.
- § 20.450.013 Indemnification.
- Chapter 20.460 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
- § 20.460.001 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review.
- § 20.460.002 Review for Exemption.
- § 20.460.003 Environmental Review Application.
- § 20.460.004 Preparation of Initial Study.
- § 20.460.005 Determination of Environmental Significance.
- § 20.460.006 Public Notice of Environmental Determination.
- § 20.460.007 Preparation of a Draft EIR.
- § 20.460.008 Public Review of Draft EIR.
- § 20.460.009 Final EIR.
- § 20.460.010 Responsibility for Action on Environmental Document.
- § 20.460.011 Timing of Decisions Following Environmental Review.
- § 20.460.012 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
- § 20.460.013 Appeals.
- Chapter 20.470 SITE CLEARANCE
- Chapter 20.480 DESIGN REVIEW
- § 20.480.001 Purpose.
- § 20.480.002 Applicability.
- § 20.480.003 Assignment of Design Review Responsibilities.
- § 20.480.004 Procedures.
- § 20.480.005 Scope of Design Review.
- § 20.480.006 Design Review Criteria.
- § 20.480.007 Required Findings.
- § 20.480.008 Conditions of Approval.
- § 20.480.009 Notice to the Planning Commission.
- § 20.480.010 Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications.
- § 20.480.011 Enforcement.
- Chapter 20.490 USE PERMITS
- § 20.490.001 Purpose.
- § 20.490.002 Applicability.
- § 20.490.003 Procedures.
- § 20.490.004 Required Findings.
- § 20.490.005 Conditions of Approval.
- § 20.490.006 Notice to the Planning Commission-Minor Use Permit.
- § 20.490.007 Appeals; Expiration, Extensions, and Modifications.
- § 20.490.008 Failure to Comply with Conditions.
- § 20.490.009 Revocation of Use Permits.
- Chapter 20.500 VARIANCES
- Chapter 20.510 WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 20.530 SPECIFIC PLANS AND PLAN AMENDMENTS
- § 20.530.001 Purpose.
- § 20.530.002 Authority.
- § 20.530.003 Applicability.
- § 20.530.004 Initiation.
- § 20.530.005 Application Requirements.
- § 20.530.006 Minimum Area.
- § 20.530.007 Specific Plan Contents.
- § 20.530.008 Land Use Regulations and Development and Design Standards.
- § 20.530.009 Review Procedures and Public Notice.
- § 20.530.010 Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation.
- § 20.530.011 City Council Hearing and Action.
- § 20.530.012 Required Findings.
- § 20.530.013 Amendment Procedure.
- § 20.530.014 Specific Plan Administration.
- Chapter 20.540 AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 20.550 AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
- § 20.550.001 Purpose.
- § 20.550.002 Applicability.
- § 20.550.003 Initiation.
- § 20.550.004 Application Requirements.
- § 20.550.005 Review Procedures and Public Notice.
- § 20.550.006 Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation.
- § 20.550.007 City Council Hearing and Action.
- § 20.550.008 Criteria for Zoning Amendments.
- Chapter 20.560 PREZONING PROCEDURE
- Chapter 20.570 APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 20.580 ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Division VII
Uses and Definitions
Sections
- Chapter 20.620 USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Chapter 20.621 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS