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Title 19 — ZONINGChapter 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
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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  1. Title 19 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 19.20 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN AG…
    6. Chapter 19.24 — AGRICULTURAL (A) AND AGRICULTURALRESIDENTIAL (…
    7. Chapter 19.28 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES
    8. Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
    9. Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
    10. Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
    11. Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
    12. Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
    14. Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    15. Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    16. Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
    17. Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
    18. Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
    19. Chapter 19.72 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (ML) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP)…
    20. Chapter 19.76 — PUBLIC BUILDING (BA), QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING (B…
    21. Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
    22. Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
    23. Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
    24. Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
    25. Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
    26. Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
    29. Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
    30. Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    31. Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
    32. Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
    34. Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
    35. Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
    37. Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    38. Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
    39. Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
    40. Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
    41. Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
    43. Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
    44. Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM

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