Title 19 — ZONING›Chapter 19.28 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES
§ 19.32
Cupertino Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · Cupertino
19.32.010 Purpose. ¶
The residential duplex zoning district is intended to allow a second dwelling unit under the same ownership as the initial dwelling unit. The residential duplex district is intended to increase the variety of housing opportunities within the community while maintaining the existing neighborhood character.
(Ord. 16-2149, § 7, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
19.32.020 Applicability of Regulations. ¶
No building, structure or land shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered or enlarged in an R-2 residential duplex district other than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of this title.
Reasonable Accommodation: Notwithstanding 19.32.020(A) above, a request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, when the strict application of the provisions in this chapter, acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, pursuant to Chapter 19.52.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)
19.32.030 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses. ¶
Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses that may be conducted from property zoned Residential Duplex (R-2), are identified in Section 19.20.020.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)
19.32.040 Permits Required for Development. ¶
No building, structure or sign shall be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged, nor shall any landscaping or parking plan be implemented or modified in an R-2 zone, without permits pursuant to Chapter 19.12 and 19.168 of the municipal code.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)
19.32.050 Site Development Regulations. ¶
Table 19.32.050 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the site development of property zoned residential duplex (R-2).
Table 19.32.050: Site Development Regulations
| A. Lot size: | |
|---|---|
| 1. Minimum lot size | 8,500 square feet |
| 2. Minimum lot size by zoning district symbol: |
Lot area shall correspond to the number (multplied by two thousand square feet) following the R-2 symbol.Example: R2-4.25: Minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet (4.25 * 2,000 s.f.) |
| B. Alternatve standards to 19.32.060 (A) | |
| 1. Legal non-conforming lots |
Existng legal lots of record must be 7,500 square feet and fulfll all other applicable requirements of this ttle. |
| 2. If 50% of more of net lot area is adjacent to a curvilinear street |
Reducton in minimum lot size of no more 5% of the net lot area is permited |
| C. Lot Width at building setback line | |
| 1. Minimum width | 70 feet |
|---|---|
| 2. Lots with 9,000 square feet or more and which front a cul-de-sac |
60 feet |
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)
19.32.060 Building Development Regulations. ¶
Table 19.32.060 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the development of structures on property zoned residential duplex (R-2).
Table 19.32.060: Building Development Regulations
| A. Maximum Lot Coverage by all permanent buildings |
40% of net lot area | 40% of net lot area |
|---|---|---|
| B. Maximum Height | ||
| a. Buildings | Two stories, not exceeding 30 feet | |
| b. Zoning districts with "i" sufx * |
Limited to one story (not to exceed 18 feet) | |
| c. Accessory Structures |
Limited to one story (not to exceed 15 feet) and must comply with all other regulatons in Chapter 19.100 |
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| C. Fences | Must comply with regulatons in Chapter 19.48 | |
| D. Parking | Must comply with regulatons in Chapter 19.124 | |
| E. Minimum Setbacks | First Floor | Second Floor |
| a. Front Yard | ||
| i. Minimum Setback |
20 feet | 20 feet |
| ii. Side entering garage with curved driveway |
15 feet | 20 feet |
| b. Side yard | ||
| i. Interior side | 20% of lot width measured at front setback line and not less than six feet |
At least three feet more than frst foor setback |
| ii. Street side | 12 feet | 15 feet |
| c. Rear yard | 20 feet or no less than 20% of the lot depth, whichever is greater. May be reduced to 10 feet provided that the required rear-yard setback area is no less than eight hundred ffy square feet or twenty tmes of the lot width. |
20% of lot depth |
| F. Second Story Decks and Patos Minimum Setbacks | ||
| a. Front Yard | - | 17 feet |
| b. Side Yard | - | 15 feet |
| c. Rear Yard | - | 20 feet |
|---|---|---|
| G. Permited Encroachments into a required yard setback area | ||
| a. Cornices, canopies, coves, decks (more than 18 inches above fnished grade) and other architectural features |
No more than 2 feet 6 inches |
No more than 2 feet 6 inches |
| b. Unenclosed pato covers in a rear-yard |
As allowed by Chapter 19.100 (Accessory Structures) |
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| Notes:* - Pertains to all buildings in a designated area as prescribed by the City Council by afxing the designaton "i" to the zoning district symbol. |
Notes: * - Pertains to all buildings in a designated area as prescribed by the City Council by affixing the designation "i" to the zoning district symbol.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)
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▸ Title 19 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.20 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN AG…
- Chapter 19.24 — AGRICULTURAL (A) AND AGRICULTURALRESIDENTIAL (…
- Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
- Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
- Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
- Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
- Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
- Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
- Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
- Chapter 19.72 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (ML) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP)…
- Chapter 19.76 — PUBLIC BUILDING (BA), QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING (B…
- Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
- Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
- Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
- Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
- Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
- Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
- Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
- Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
- Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
- Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
- Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
- Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
- Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
- Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
- Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
- Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM