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Title 18 — Development Code

Chapter 18.78 — Nonconforming Parcels

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

Sections:

18.78.010 – Nonconforming Parcels – Legal Building Sites 18.78.020 – Subdivision of a Nonconforming Parcel

18.78.030 – Merger of Nonconforming Parcels

18.78.010– Nonconforming Parcels – Legal Building Sites

A single nonconforming parcel that does not comply with the applicable area, depth, or width, requirements of the Development Code is a legal building site if it meets at least one of the following criteria, as documented to the satisfaction of the Director by evidence furnished by the applicant.

  • A. Approved Subdivision. The parcel was created by a recorded subdivision;

  • B. Individual Parcel Legally Created by Deed. The parcel is under single ownership and was legally created by a recorded deed before the effective date of the provision which made the parcel nonconforming;

  • C. Variance or Lot Line Adjustment. The parcel was approved through the Variance procedure or resulted from a lot line adjustment; or

  • D. Partial Government Acquisition. The parcel was created in compliance with the provisions of the Development Code, but was made nonconforming when a portion was acquired by a governmental entity so that the parcel size is decreased not more than 20 percent and the yard facing a public right-of-way was decreased not more than 75 percent

18.78.020 – Subdivision of a Nonconforming Parcel

No subdivision shall be approved which would increase the nonconformity of an existing parcel or any nonconforming use on the parcel.

18.78.030 – Merger of Nonconforming Parcels

Nonconforming contiguous parcels held by the same owner shall be involuntarily merged if one or more of the parcels does not conform to the minimum parcel size to allow use or development in compliance with the Development Code and in compliance with Section 18.56.040 and Government Code Section 66451.11.

East Palo Alto Development Code, Title 18

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August 2018

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▸ Contents — East Palo Alto Zoning Code
East Palo Alto Zoning Code
  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
  2. Title 18 — Development Code Article 7 –

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