Chapter 25.18 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND TIDAL PLAN/BAY

A. Public and Open Space Zoning Districts Purpose. These zoning districts are established to provide areas designated for public facilities, parks and open spaces, and baylands in the City.

B. Public/Institutional Zoning District Purpose. The Public/Institutional (PI) zoning district is
intended to accommodate public, semi-public, and institutional uses, including, but not
limited to, government buildings, educational and cultural facilities, health care uses and
hospitals, unique private institutional uses, utilities infrastructure and easements, and rail
corridors, lines, and ancillary uses including commuter parking areas. Expansion or
development of such facilities should be sensitive to the surrounding uses, particularly
when development is adjacent to residential neighborhoods. This zoning district
implements the General Plan Public/Institutional designation.

C. Parks and Recreation Zoning District Purpose. The Parks and Recreation (PR) zoning
district is intended to provide areas for regional parks, community and neighborhood parks,
and special use facilities such as community centers, golf courses, and trails that
accommodate active recreation activities. This zoning district implements the General Plan
Parks and Recreation designation.

D. Tidal Plain/Bay Zoning District Purpose. The Tidal Plain/Bay (TPB) zoning district is
intended to regulate areas within the waters in the San Francisco Bay and other waters
subject to bay tidal influences. The TPB zoning district provides for open space; proper
treatment of storm and sanitary drainage; and to prevent structures of such height as may
create hazards to air transportation and otherwise to guard the health, safety and general
welfare of the people. No development is permitted except as authorized by State law.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

A. Allowed Uses. Table 25.18-1 (Public/Institutional, Parks and Recreation, and Tidal Plan/ Bay Zoning Districts Use Regulations) indicates the uses allowed within each residential zoning district and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures). Uses defined in Article 8 (Definitions) and not listed in Table 25.18-1 are prohibited.

B. Director Determination. Land uses are defined in Article 8 (Definitions). In cases where a
specific land use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity
to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Land uses not listed in the table
or not found to be substantially similar to the land uses listed in the table are prohibited.

C. Specific Use Regulations. Where the last column in Table 25.18-1 (Public/Institutional,
Parks and Recreation, and Tidal Plan/Bay Zoning Districts Use Regulations) includes a
section, subsection, or chapter number, the regulations in the referenced section,
subsection, or division shall apply to the use.

D. Airport Land Use Compatibility. Uses must comply with all applicable Noise, Safety

Airspace Protection Compatibility Policies of the Comprehensive Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport (ALUCP) per
Chapter 25.24 (Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency).

Table 25.18-1 Public/Institutional, Parks and Recreation, and Tidal Plan/Bay Zoning Districts Use
Regulations

P Permitted TUP Temporary Use Permit
CUP Conditional Use Permit A Accessory Use
MUP Minor Use Permit — Not Permitted

Land Use PI PR TPB Specific Use Regulations

Public and Quasi-Public

Government Facilities P — —

Hospitals CUP — — For properties within SFO
Safety Compatibility Zone 3,
hospitals are not allowed.

Medical Clinics CUP — —

Office — Professional P — — Limited to offices of
government agencies only
CUP if a non-governmental
agency.

Park and Recreation P P P
Facilities, Public

Open Space and P P P Conservation Uses

Schools, Public P — — For properties within SFO
Safety Compatibility Zone 3, Schools, Private CUP — —
schools are not allowed.

Other Uses

Rail and Public Transit P — —
Facilities

Parking Facility, A A A
Accessory Use

Parking Facility, Primary P P —
Use

Urban Agriculture P P P See Section 25.48.290

Utility Structures and P P CUP Allowed only on City-owned
Service Facilities properties and public rights-
of-way.

Vehicle Storage P P — Allowed only if property is
owned by a governmental
entity and leased to a third
party.

Table 25.18-1 Public/Institutional, Parks and Recreation, and Tidal Plan/Bay Zoning Districts Use
Regulations

P Permitted TUP Temporary Use Permit
CUP Conditional Use Permit A Accessory Use
MUP Minor Use Permit — Not Permitted

Land Use PI PR TPB Specific Use Regulations

Wireless Communication See Section 25.48.300
Facilities

(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

Development in these zoning districts is generally under the purview of a governmental agency or quasi-public organization. Generally, development standards are determined on a case-by- case basis as part of the public review process by that governmental agency or as part of the conditional use permit process.

Table 25.18-2: Public/Institutional, Parks and Recreation, and Tidal Plan/Bay Zoning Districts
Development Standards
Development Standard PI PR Additional Regulations
Building Height — Maximum 35 ft. N/A Deviations to the
development standards Setbacks
may be approved as part
Front 20 ft. N/A of conditional use permit.
Interior Side and Rear 20 ft. N/A
Corner Lot — Street Side 20 ft. N/A
Floor Area Ratio — Maximum
Government, education, 1.5 N/A
cultural facilities
Hospitals 3.0 N/A

(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

and its Estuaries.

A. Setback. Public access shall be maintained and developed based on the City-adopted and
Bay Conservation and Development Commission-approved public access guidelines for
Burlingame based on the applicable water frontage as follows:

1. On San Francisco Bay. An average setback of 75 feet of the lot (or as may otherwise
be required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission) as measured
from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission; in no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be less than
the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; and

2. On Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon. An average setback of
65 feet (or as otherwise may be required by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission) as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; in no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank
be less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission.

B. Maintenance. All areas improved for public access within the jurisdiction of the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission shall be maintained by the property owner
and shall be available to the public in perpetuity as determined by the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)