Title 17 — ZONING
Atherton Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Atherton
Chapters:
| Division I. Administration and Permit Procedures |
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| 17.04 | Purpose and Applicability |
| 17.06 | Zoning Code Administration and Permit Provisions |
| 17.07 | Development Agreement Adoption Procedure |
| 17.08 | Zoning Clearance |
| 17.10 | Zoning Code Interpretations |
| 17.12 | Conditional Use Permit |
| 17.15 | Special Structures Permit |
| 17.16 | Variances |
| 17.17 | Accessibility |
| 17.18 | Zoning Code Amendment |
| 17.20 | Front/Rear Lot Line Redesignation |
| 17.22 | Prezoning |
| 17.23 | General Plan Amendment |
| 17.24 | Enforcement |
| 17.26 | Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures |
| Division II. Districts and Development Standards |
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| 17.30 | Use Districts Designated |
| 17.32 | Residential District R-1A |
| 17.33 | Residential District R-1B |
| 17.34 | Park and Open Space District (POS) |
| 17.35 | Multifamily Overlay District (RM-10) |
| 17.36 | Public Facilities and Schools District (PFS) |
| 17.37 | Parker Avenue Overlay Districts (P) |
| 17.38 | Side Yard Requirements |
| Division III. General Regulations |
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| 17.40 | Accessory Buildings and Structures |
| 17.42 | Building Height and Measurement |
| 17.44 | Basements |
The Atherton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 677, passed February 18, 2026.
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Title 17 Zoning | Atherton Municipal Code
| 17.46 | Fences and Walls | |
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| 17.48 | Home Occupations | |
| 17.50 | Landscape Screening | |
| 17.52 | Accessory Dwelling Units | |
| 17.53 | Regulations and Objective Standards for Urban Lot Splits and Development | |
| Projects Sought Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 | ||
| 17.54 | Yard Measurements and Projections | |
| 17.56 | Special Events | |
| 17.57 | Inclusionary Housing | |
| 17.58 | Density Bonuses and Other Concessions or Incentives | |
| Division IV. | Zoning Defnitions | |
| 17.60 | Defnitions |