Woodside City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 150
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - ADOPTION OF STANDARD CODES
- Sec. 150.01 - Building Code and Residential Code; amendments.
- Sec. 150.02 - Electrical Code.
- Sec. 150.03 - Plumbing Code.
- Sec. 150.04 - Mechanical Code.
- Sec. 150.07 - Energy Code.
- Sec. 150.09 - Historical Building Code.
- Sec. 150.10 - Seismic strengthening for unreinforced masonry building.
- Sec. 150.11 - Referenced Standards Code.
- Sec. 150.13 - Green Buildings Standards Code.
- Sec. 150.14 - Existing Building Code.
- ARTICLE II. - CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- ARTICLE III. - STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
- ARTICLE IV. - WATER EFFICIENCY LANDSCAPE
- ARTICLE V. - STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Sec. 150.50 - Purpose.
- Sec. 150.51 - Definitions.
- Sec. 150.52 - Applicability.
- Sec. 150.53 - Electric vehicle charging stations requirements.
- Sec. 150.54 - Submittal requirements.
- Sec. 150.55 - Plan review, permit, and inspection requirements.
- Sec. 150.60 - Safety assessment placards.
- Sec. 150.99 - Penalty.
CHAPTER 151
- SITE DEVELOPMENT
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - PERMITS
- Sec. 151.19 - Purpose of a site development permit.
- Sec. 151.20 - Permits required.
- Sec. 151.21 - Permit applications.
- Sec. 151.22 - Action on applications.
- Sec. 151.23 - Review criteria.
- Sec. 151.24 - Permit fees and deposits.
- Sec. 151.25 - Work to commence and be completed within certain time.
- Sec. 151.26 - Denial of permit.
- ARTICLE III. - DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
- ARTICLE IV. - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 151.55 - Compliance with regulations required.
- Sec. 151.56 - Inspections.
- Sec. 151.57 - Special precautions.
- Sec. 151.58 - Geotechnical reports.
- Sec. 151.59 - Responsibilities of applicants' consultants.
- Sec. 151.60 - Deviations from standards and approved plans.
- Sec. 151.61 - Transfer of responsibility for approval.
- ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 152
- SUBDIVISIONS1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 152.001 - Short title.
- Sec. 152.002 - Authority.
- Sec. 152.003 - Applicability.
- Sec. 152.004 - Compliance required.
- Sec. 152.005 - Purpose.
- Sec. 152.006 - Definitions.
- Sec. 152.007 - General Plan; Specific/Area Plans in conformance with state law.
- Sec. 152.008 - Conformance with zoning and site development provisions.
- Sec. 152.009 - Interpretation.
- Sec. 152.010 - Exceptions.
- Sec. 152.011 - Transfers illegal; exceptions.
- ARTICLE II. - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
- ARTICLE III. - VOLUNTARY LOT MERGER
- ARTICLE IV. - TOWN INITIATED LOT MERGER
- ARTICLE V. - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
- ARTICLE VI. - CONCEPT MAP
- ARTICLE VII. - TENTATIVE MAP
- Sec. 152.070 - Tentative maps; preparation and filing data.
- Sec. 152.071 - Tentative maps.
- Sec. 152.072 - Supplementary maps.
- Sec. 152.073 - Statements and materials to accompany tentative maps.
- Sec. 152.074 - Natural Land Features Study and California Environmental Quality Act.
- Sec. 152.075 - Review of tentative maps.
- Sec. 152.076 - Hearings; notices.
- Sec. 152.077 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 152.078 - Findings to approve a tentative map.
- Sec. 152.079 - Referral to Council.
- Sec. 152.081 - Revision to approved tentative maps.
- Sec. 152.082 - Changes in essential information.
- Sec. 152.083 - Withdrawal of maps.
- ARTICLE VIII. - VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
- ARTICLE IX. - FINAL MAP
- Sec. 152.100 - Preparation.
- Sec. 152.101 - Preparation and filing of final maps.
- Sec. 152.102 - Title of final maps.
- Sec. 152.103 - Certificates to appear on maps.
- Sec. 152.104 - Filing.
- Sec. 152.105 - Information to be included on final maps.
- Sec. 152.106 - Reviews of final maps.
- Sec. 152.107 - Recording of maps; copies.
- Sec. 152.108 - Approval, acceptance, and recording of final maps.
- Sec. 152.109 - Denial of building permits.
- Sec. 152.110 - Survey requirements.
- ARTICLE X. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND STANDARDS OF DESIGN
- Sec. 152.111 - Compliance with requirements.
- Sec. 152.112 - Lots.
- Sec. 152.113 - Road pattern.
- Sec. 152.114 - Road design.
- Sec. 152.115 - Road rights-of-way and pavement widths.
- Sec. 152.116 - Drainage.
- Sec. 152.117 - Trails.
- Sec. 152.118 - Public utilities and easements.
- Sec. 152.119 - Conservation, open space, and scenic easements.
- Sec. 152.120 - Parks and recreational areas.
- Sec. 152.121 - Sewage disposal.
- Sec. 152.122 - Water supply.
- Sec. 152.123 - Geotechnical reports.
- Sec. 152.124 - Grading.
- Sec. 152.125 - Landscaping and erosion control.
- Sec. 152.126 - Improvements.
- ARTICLE XI. - COMMITTEE REPORTS
- ARTICLE XII. - REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- ARTICLE XIII. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 152.150 - Planning Commission as Advisory Agency.
- Sec. 152.151 - Authority of Planning Director.
- Sec. 152.152 - Subdivision Review Committee.
- Sec. 152.153 - Forms and procedures; compliance with Subdivision Map Act.
- Sec. 152.154 - Appeals.
- Sec. 152.155 - Hearings.
- Sec. 152.156 - Fees and deposits.
- Sec. 152.157 - Notice of violation.
- ARTICLE XIV. - SB9 LOT SPLITS
- Sec. 152.160 - Purpose.
- Sec. 152.161 - Applicability and review process.
- Sec. 152.162 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 152.163 - Applications and additional materials required.
- Sec. 152.164 - Parcel map requirements.
- Sec. 152.165 - Site plan exhibit requirements.
- Sec. 152.166 - Certificates to appear on maps.
- Sec. 152.167 - Deed restriction requirements.
- Sec. 152.168 - Owner occupancy requirements.
- Sec. 152.169 - Lot design.
- Sec. 152.170 - Review; timing; noticing.
- Sec. 152.171 - Denial of applications.
- Sec. 152.172 - Recording of maps, copies, and survey requirements.
- Sec. 152.999 - Penalty.
CHAPTER 153
ZONING
Sections
- 153.000 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 153.100 - ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES
- Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
- Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
- Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: permitted, conditional, and accessory uses.
- Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditional, and accessory uses.
- Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
- Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Development Standards.
- Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purposes in the Town Center.
- 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
- 153.205 - LOT AREA
- 153.206 - FLOOR AREA
- 153.207 - SETBACKS
- 153.208 - HEIGHT
- 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
- 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
- 153.211 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- (A) - Requirements applicable to all accessory dwelling units.
- (B) - Requirements applicable to conversions of existing barns and stables to accessory dwelling units, and accessory dwelling units within barns and stables.
- (C) - Requirements applicable to junior accessory dwelling units.
- (D) - Plan preapproval program.
- 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
- 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- 153.220 - OFF-ROAD PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- 153.230 - NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS, STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
- Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, structures and buildings.
- Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
- Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
- Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
- Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, additions, replacement, or paved area and surface coverage.
- Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
- Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
- 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS AND FEATURES
- 153.420 - GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS
- Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
- Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
- Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
- Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
- Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
- Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault setback zones.
- Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
- 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
- Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
- Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
- Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
- Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
- Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site development and construction.
- Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
- Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
- 153.440 - STREAM CORRIDOR PROTECTION
- 153.500 - SIGNS
- 153.600 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
- Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
- Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit application.
- Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
- Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
- Sec. 153.609 - Section 6409(a) modification applications.
- Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
- Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
- Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
- Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
- Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
- Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
- Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
- Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
- Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
- Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
- 153.700 - SATELLITE ANTENNAS
- 153.900 - PROCEDURES
- Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
- Sec. 153.911 - Evaluation criteria.
- Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
- Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
- Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
- Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
- Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
- Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
- 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
- Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
- Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
- Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
- Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
- Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
- Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
- 153.940 - VARIANCES
- Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
- Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
- Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
- Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
- Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
- Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
- Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
- 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
- 153.970 - APPEALS
- 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
- Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/noticing.
- Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
- Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing projects.
- Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area and surface coverage.
- Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
- Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
- 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT