Burlingame Municipal Code Ch. 25.06 Zoning Map and Zoning Districts

A. General. The City is divided into zoning districts to allow for orderly, planned development and to implement the General Plan. Table 25.06-1 (Zoning Districts Established) identifies all zoning districts. All zoning districts shall be listed and appropriately designated on the official zoning map. For purpose of the regulations set out in this title, the following zoning districts are created:

Table 25.06-1: Zoning Districts Established Residential Zoning Districts

B. Base Zoning District. Every parcel shall have a base zoning district that establishes the primary type and intensity of land use permitted, along with development regulations for that particular type and intensity of land use.

C. Overlay Zoning District. An overlay zoning district supplements the base zoning district for the purpose of establishing special use or development regulations for a particular area in addition to the provisions of the underlying base zoning district. In the event of conflict between the base zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the provisions of the overlay zoning district shall apply.

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

This title, together with the zoning map, is hereby adopted in compliance with current State planning, zoning, and development laws. Changes in the boundaries of any identified zoning districts shall be made by ordinance. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zoning districts established by this Zoning Code shall be shown upon the map(s) entitled "City of Burlingame Zoning Map" and referred to in this Zoning Code as the Zoning Map. Any additional maps (e.g., setback map, height map) adopted shall also be a part of this Zoning Code by reference.

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

Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the property areas associated with the vacated street or alley shall be included within the zoning district or zoning districts of the adjoining properties. If the adjoining properties are in different zoning districts, the boundary lines shall be the centerline of the former street or alley and the extension of the side yard lines of the abutting properties. In the event such street, alley, or right-of-way was a boundary between two or more different zoning districts, the new zoning district or zoning district boundary shall be the property line that is created by the vacation.

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

If there is uncertainty about the location of a zoning district boundary shown on the official Zoning Map, the Director shall determine the location of the boundary in the following manner, except as provided in Section 25.06.030 (Rights-of-Way and Vacated Boundary Lines), above:

A. When a zoning district or area boundary is indicated as approximately following a parcel line, street line or alley line, such boundary shall be construed to follow the centerline of such parcel line, street line or alley line.

B. Where a zoning district or area boundary is indicated as approximately following a line between two or more recorded lots, such boundary shall be construed to follow the line dividing such lots as shown on the most recently approved record of survey parcel map or subdivision map.

C. Any party may file a request for an interpretation or determination of the Zoning Map as provided in Section 25.04.030 (Procedures for Interpretation).

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

A. Any land annexed to the City of Burlingame shall be deemed to be zoned under such classification under this title as is most nearly the equivalent zoning classification or General Plan land use designation of the City of Burlingame.

B. Whenever it is deemed that the zoning of annexed lands is inconsistent with the adopted General Plan land use policy or other City policies, the Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may adopt the zoning district classifications which shall apply to the annexed lands in the manner prescribed in Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures) for amending this title.

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