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Title 18 — Development Code

Article 1

East Palo Alto Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · East Palo Alto

General Provisions and Definitions

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Article 1 – General Provisions and Definitions

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Chapter 18.02 – Purpose and Applicability of Development Code ------------------------------------- 1 18.02.010 – Title ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 18.02.020 – Purpose, Intent, and Authority ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 18.02.030 – Relationship to Prior Ordinances --------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.02.040 – Relationship to General Plan -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.02.050 – Relationship to CEQA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.02.060 – Relationship to Design Guidelines ------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.02.070 – Effect of Development Code on Projects in Progress ------------------------------------- 3 18.02.080 – Violation Constitutes a Public Nuisance ------------------------------------------------------ 3 18.02.090 – Severability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Chapter 18.04 – Interpretation of the Development Code Provisions --------------------------------- 5 18.04.010 – Purpose and Intent --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 18.04.020 – Rules of Interpretation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 18.04.030 – Procedures for Interpretation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 18.04.040 – Uses Not Classified -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 18.04.050 – Headings and Illustrations ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 18.04.060 – Official Version of Development Code -------------------------------------------------------- 7 Chapter 18.06 – Zones and Zoning Map ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 18.06.010 – Purpose and Intent --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 18.06.020 – Establishment of Zones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 18.06.030 – Zoning Map ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 18.06.040 – Rights-of-Way and Vacated Boundary Lines ------------------------------------------------ 10 18.06.050 – Uncertainty of Boundaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 18.06.060 – Classification of Annexed Lands ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Chapter 18.08 – Definitions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 18.08.010 – General ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11

East Palo Alto Development Code, Title 18

i August 2018

Article 1 – General Provisions and Definitions

Chapter 18.02

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  1. ▸ Title 18 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. Article 1
    2. Chapter 18.02 — Purpose and Applicability of Development Code
    3. Chapter 18.04 — Interpretation of the Development Code Provisi…
    4. Chapter 18.06 — Zones and Zoning Map
    5. Chapter 18.08 — Definitions
    6. Chapter 18.10 — Residential Zones (R-LD, R-MD, R-HD, and R-UHD)
    7. Chapter 18.12 — Mixed Use Zones (MUC, MUL, and MUH)
    8. Chapter 18.14 — Commercial Zones (C-G, C-N, and C-O)
    9. Chapter 18.16 — Special Purpose Zones (PI, PR, and RM)
    10. Chapter 18.18 — Specific Plans
    11. Chapter 18.22 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
    12. Chapter 18.24 — Accessory Structures
    13. Chapter 18.26 — Fences, Hedges, and Walls
    14. Chapter 18.28 — Landscaping and Trees
    15. Chapter 18.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
    16. Chapter 18.32 — Signs
    17. Chapter 18.34 — Performance Standards
    18. Chapter 18.35 — Affordable Housing – Basic Provisions
    19. Chapter 18.36 — Affordable Housing - Density Bonus
    20. Chapter 18.38 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee – Residential De…
    21. Chapter 18.40 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee – Nonresidential…
    22. Chapter 18.42 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    23. Chapter 18.48 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activit…
    24. Chapter 18.50 — General Provisions
    25. Chapter 18.52 — Tentative Map Filing and Processing
    26. Chapter 18.54 — Parcel Maps and Final Maps
    27. Chapter 18.56 — Additional Subdivision Procedures
    28. Chapter 18.58 — Subdivision Design and Improvements
    29. Chapter 18.60 — Dedications, Reservations, and Exactions
    30. Chapter 18.62 — Dedication of Land for Park and Recreational P…
    31. Chapter 18.64 — Residential Condominiums
    32. Chapter 18.66 — Residential Condominium Conversions
    33. Chapter 18.68 — Non-Residential Condominiums
    34. Chapter 18.70 — Enforcement
    35. Chapter 18.72 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
    36. Chapter 18.74 — Nonconforming Uses
    37. Chapter 18.76 — Nonconforming Structures
    38. Chapter 18.78 — Nonconforming Parcels
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