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§ 5.03

5.03.187 PD – Planned Development Design Standards.

Colma Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Colma

The following design standards shall be established as shown on the Detailed Development Plan for the particular PD District as approved by the City Council. Said design standards shall become a part of the Use Permit:

  • (a) Minimum building site;

  • (b) Minimum lot dimensions;

  • (c) Maximum building site coverage by buildings and structures;

  • (d) Minimum yards;

  • (e) Maximum building or structure heights;

  • (f) Maximum height of fences and walls;

  • (g) Signs;

  • (h) Off-street parking;

Pursuant to AB 2097, Government Code Section 65863.2, there is no minimum automobile parking requirement on a residential, commercial, or other development project if the project is located within one-half mile of high quality public transit. However, a development of 19 dwelling units or fewer may impose parking requirements per Table 4 – Parking Standards, Section 5.03.232.

  • (i) Electrical vehicle charging stations; and

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(j) Private open space in multifamily residential development shall include a minimum of 100 square feet of private open space for each dwelling unit for use by residents of the project, such as courtyards, private balconies, and rooftop patios.

(k) Underground and screen utilities in new developments, at a minimum from the nearest Underground above-ground pole to the building. Transformer shall be located as far away from a public street as possible and shall be screened from view by landscaping to the extent feasible.

(l) Noise Impacts. Consider noise impacts as part of the development review process, particularly for the location of parking, ingress/egress/loading and trash collection areas relative to surrounding residential development and other noise-sensitive land uses.

(m) Noise Controls. Require an acoustical study to identify inappropriate noise levels where new development may directly result in existing or future noise-sensitive uses being subject to noise levels equal to or greater than 60 CNEL and require mitigation for sensitive uses in compliance with the noise standards listed.

(n) BART Noise. Allow outdoor noise exposure criteria of 70Ldn for future development in proximity to BART, recognizing that BART noise is characterized by relatively few loud events.

(o) Recreation Requirements for New Developments. All new development shall require dedication of improved land, or payment of a fee in-lieu of, for park and recreation land for all residential uses.

(p) Green Infrastructure. Incorporate green infrastructure, which relies on natural processes for stormwater treatment/drainage, groundwater recharge and flood control, into street and rights-of-way wherever applicable, including curb cuts, flow-through planters and bioswales that slow stormwater runoff by dispersing it to vegetated areas, harvesting and use of runoff, and promote infiltration and use of bioretention to clean stormwater runoff.

structure, which relies on natural processes for stormwater treatment/drainage, groundwater recharge and flood control, into street and rights-of-way wherever applicable, including curb cuts, flow-through planters and bioswales that slow stormwater runoff by dispersing it to vegetated areas, harvesting and use of runoff, and promote infiltration and use of bioretention to clean stormwater runoff.

(q) Storm Water Runoff. Require large-scale projects (over 0.5 acres) to channel surface and roof runoff to on-site detention facilities to facilitate groundwater recharge, reduce stormwater pollution, and mitigate flooding of Colma Creek.

(r) Sensitive Biological Habitats. Require new development on or near sensitive habitats, such as open creeks, ponds, and other water features, to be subject to an investigation and study of the presence of the threatened Red-legged frog and endangered San Francisco Garter Snake.

(s) Habitat Enhancement. Require new development to minimize the disturbance of natural habitats and vegetation, and revegetation of disturbed habitat with native and/or non-invasive, naturalized species.

(t) Nesting Bird Protection. Require project applicants to retain the services of a qualified biologist(s) to conduct a pre-construction nesting bird survey during the nesting season (February 1 through August 31) prior to all new development that may remove or be in close proximity to any trees or vegetation that may provide suitable nesting habitat for migratory birds or other special-status bird species. If nests are found the qualified biologist(s) shall identify appropriate avoidance measures, and these measures shall be incorporated into the project and implemented accordingly.

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(u) Water Conservation. Promote the conservation and efficient use of water in new and existing residences and commercial buildings and sites.

(v) Water Efficient Landscape. Review landscape and hardscape installations as part of new development to ensure compliance with water conservation requirements in the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

[History: formerly § 5.324; ORD. 264, 09/17/81; ORD. 638, 12/14/05]

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  1. ▸ § 5.03
    Overview
    1. 5.03.020 Purpose.
    2. 5.03.030 Definitions generally.
    3. 5.03.040 General Prohibition.
    4. 5.03.050 Zones and Boundaries Thereof.
    5. 5.03.060 Zone Boundaries.
    6. 5.03.070 “G” Zone - Regulations Established.
    7. 5.03.071 “G” Zone - Permitted Uses.
    8. 5.03.072 “G” – Golf and Cemetery Zone – Development Standards.
    9. 5.03.080 Regulations Established.
    10. 5.03.081 Permitted Uses.
    11. 5.03.082 “R” - Residential Zone Development Standards.
    12. 5.03.090 Regulations Established.
    13. 5.03.091 “R-S” Zone - Permitted Uses.
    14. 5.03.092 “R-S” Zone Development Standards.
    15. 5.03.100 Purpose and Intent.
    16. 5.03.101 Definitions.
    17. 5.03.102 Permit Required.
    18. 5.03.103 ADU Density and Consistency.
    19. 5.03.104 ADU Process Time and Submittal Requirements.
    20. 5.03.105 ADU General Development and Operational Standards.
    21. 5.03.106 ADU Rental and Sale Limitations.
    22. 5.03.107 ADU Fee Requirements.
    23. 5.03.108 Conditions for Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
    24. 5.03.109 State Exempt ADUs and JADUs.
    25. 5.03.110 Number and Combination of State Exempt ADUs and JADUs…
    26. 5.03.111 State ADU Standards.
    27. 5.03.112 Non-State Exempt ADU Objective Design Standards.
    28. 5.03.113 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
    29. 5.03.110 Purpose.
    30. 5.03.111 Standards for Permitting Large Family Day Care Homes.
    31. 5.03.120 Purpose.
    32. 5.03.121 Prohibition of Boarding Houses or Rooming Houses in S…
    33. 5.03.130 Regulations Established.
    34. 5.03.131 Purpose.
    35. 5.03.132 Permitted Uses.
    36. 5.03.133 “C” - Commercial Zone Development Standards.
    37. 5.03.140 Regulations Established.
    38. 5.03.141 Purpose.
    39. 5.03.150 Regulations Established.
    40. 5.03.151 Purpose.
    41. 5.03.152 "DR" - Design Review Combining Zone Design Standards …
    42. 5.03.153 Restrictions and Procedures Applicable to the "DR" - …
    43. 5.03.154 Objective Design Standards (ODDS) for Planned Develop…
    44. 5.03.155 Manufactured Single-Family Residential Objective Desi…
    45. 5.03.156. ADU (ODDS)
    46. 5.03.160 Regulations Established.
    47. 5.03.161 Purpose.
    48. 5.03.162 Permitted Uses.
    49. 5.03.163 "P" – Public Zone Development Standards
    50. 5.03.170 Regulations Established.
    51. 5.03.171 Permitted Uses.
    52. 5.03.172 "E" – Executive, Administrative Zone Development Stan…
    53. 5.03.180 Regulations Established.
    54. 5.03.181 Purpose.
    55. 5.03.182 Permitted Uses.
    56. 5.03.183 Establishment of PD – Planned Development Districts.
    57. 5.03.184 Conceptual Development Plan Required.
    58. 5.03.185 Conditional Uses.
    59. 5.03.186 Detailed Development Plan Required.
    60. 5.03.187 PD – Planned Development Design Standards.
    61. 5.03.188 Open Space and Density.
    62. 5.03.189 Amendment of Development Plan.
    63. 5.03.190 Development Schedule.
    64. 5.03.191 Revocation of Use Permit.
    65. 5.03.195 Purpose.
    66. 5.03.196 No Parking Standards Required for Housing Element Ove…
    67. 5.03.197 Purpose.
    68. 5.03.198 Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Incentives.
    69. 5.03.199 In-Lieu Fees and Impact Fees.
    70. 5.03.200 Housing Fund.
    71. 5.03.201 Purposes and Use of Housing Fund.
    72. 5.03.202 Affordability Requirement for Residential Development.
    73. 5.03.203 Exemptions.
    74. 5.03.204 Basic Requirements for Inclusionary Units.
    75. 5.03.205 Alternative Equivalent Actions.
    76. 5.03.206 Compliance Procedures.
    77. 5.03.207 Eligibility for Inclusionary Units.
    78. 5.03.208 Owner-Occupied Units.
    79. 5.03.209 Rental Units.
    80. 5.03.210 Delegation of Authority.
    81. 5.03.211 Minimum Requirements.
    82. 5.03.212 Adjustments, Waivers.
    83. 5.03.213 Enforcement Provisions.
    84. 5.03.215 Regulations Established.
    85. 5.03.216 Purpose.
    86. 5.03.217 Restriction Applicable to "F" Zone.
    87. 5.03.218 Regulations Established.
    88. 5.03.219 “T" – Transit Zone Development Standards.
    89. 5.03.220 Development Standards Applicable to All Zones
    90. 5.03.230 Purpose.
    91. 5.03.231 Applicability.
    92. 5.03.232 Parking Standards.
    93. 5.03.233 Calculation of Parking
    94. 5.03.234 Location of Required Parking.
    95. 5.03.240 Purpose.
    96. 5.03.241 Application for Use Permit.
    97. 5.03.242 Standards for Granting Use Permit.
    98. 5.03.243 Effective Date of Decision to Grant or Deny Use Permi…
    99. 5.03.244 Lapse of Use Permit; Extension.
    100. 5.03.245 Duration of Use Permit.
    101. 5.03.246 Revocation of Use Permit.
    102. 5.03.250 Purpose.
    103. 5.03.252 Application Process; No Public Hearing.
    104. 5.03.253 Tier 1 Temporary Uses.
    105. 5.03.254 Tier 2 Temporary Uses.
    106. 5.03.255 Required Findings.
    107. 5.03.256 Conditions of Approval.
    108. 5.03.257 Term; Extension.
    109. 5.03.258 Revocation.
    110. 5.03.259 Appeal.
    111. 5.03.260 Posting.
    112. 5.03.270 Purpose
    113. 5.03.271 Application for Variance.
    114. 5.03.272 Standards for Granting a Variance.
    115. 5.03.273 Effective Date of Variance.
    116. 5.03.280 Purpose
    117. 5.03.281 Application for Amendment.
    118. 5.03.282 Standards for Adopting Amendments to Zoning Ordinance.
    119. 5.03.283 Compliance.
    120. 5.03.290 Administrative Permits.
    121. 5.03.300 Purpose.
    122. 5.03.310 Purpose.
    123. 5.03.350 Minor, Short-term, and Temporary Uses.
    124. 5.03.351 Home Office Use – Purpose and Recitals.
    125. 5.03.352 Home Office Use – Scope; Prohibition.
    126. 5.03.353 Home Office Use – Zoning Clearance; Prohibited Activi…
    127. 5.03.354 Home Office Use – Zoning Clearance Process.
    128. 5.03.355 Home Occupation Use – Conditional Use Permit Required.
    129. 5.03.356 Home Occupation Use or Cottage Food Operation – Condi…
    130. 5.03.357 No Net Reduction in Housing Units.
    131. 5.03.358 Regulation of the Use of Personal, Medical, and Comme…
    132. 5.03.359 Restrictions and Landscaping Along El Camino Real.
    133. 5.03.360 Restrictions Applicable to Recreational Vehicles and …
    134. 5.03.361 Restrictions Applicable to Dumps.
    135. 5.03.362 Regulations Applicable to RMU Vendors.
    136. 5.03.420 Applicability and Purpose.
    137. 5.03.421 Definitions.
    138. 5.03.422 Basic Requirements.
    139. 5.03.423 Applicant Obligations.
    140. 5.03.424 Electronic Processing.
    141. 5.03.425 Application Review.
    142. 5.03.426 Administrative Use Permit.
    143. 5.03.427 Inspections.
    144. 5.03.428 Exemptions.
    145. 5.03.430 Purpose.
    146. 5.03.431 Applicability of Historic Design Review.
    147. 5.03.432 Definitions.
    148. 5.03.433 Historic Design Review Procedures.
    149. 5.03.434 Findings and Decision.
    150. 5.03.435 Conformance to Plans.
    151. 5.03.500.1 Purpose and Findings.
    152. 5.03.500.2 Definitions.
    153. 5.03.502 Removal or Alteration of Trees Without a Permit Prohi…
    154. 5.03.503 Decision Making Body.
    155. 5.03.504 Permit Procedures.
    156. 5.03.505 Exceptions.
    157. 5.03.506 Appeal .
    158. 5.03.600 Purpose.
    159. 5.03.601 Definitions.
    160. 5.03.602 Administration.
    161. 5.03.603 Interference with town employees, contractors or repr…
    162. 5.03.604 Public Tree Care.
    163. 5.03.605 Destruction of Public Trees Unlawful.
    164. 5.03.606 Exceptions.
    165. 5.03.608 Town Tree Master Plan.
    166. 5.03.608 Master Tree List.
    167. 5.03.609 Prohibited Trees.
    168. 5.03.700 Purpose.
    169. 5.03.701 Applicability.
    170. 5.03.702 Application Requirements.
    171. 5.03.703 Consideration of Request.
    172. 5.03.704 Notice of Decision.

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