Earlier editions: 2026-09
Foster City Municipal Code § 17.18.020 Permitted uses
Foster City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Foster City
Cite as: Foster City Municipal Code § 17.18.020 · Text as of 2026-10-05
17.18.010 Regulations generally.¶
The specific regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in all R-3 districts. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
17.18.020 Permitted uses.¶
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-3 districts:
A. Multiple-family dwellings.
B. Accessory uses which are related to multiple-family dwellings.
C. Home occupations as defined in Section 17.04.020.
D. Community care facilities including family day care homes, day care centers, residential care facilities, low-barrier navigation centers, transitional housing and supportive housing as defined by Section 17.04.020.
E. Accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 17.78. (Ord. 684 § 2 (Exh. C), 2024; Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
17.18.030 Conditional uses.¶
The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72:
Those uses permitted in any R-1 or R-2 districts with a conditional use permit and as regulated therein. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
17.18.040 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.¶
The following area, bulk, yard and height regulations shall apply in the R-3 districts:
| Minimum Building Site | Minimum Building Site | Minimum Density Permitted (units per acre) | Maximum Density Permitted (units per acre) | Minimum Yards Required | Minimum Yards Required | Minimum Yards Required | Maximum Height Permitted | Maximum Height Permitted | Maximum Coverage Permitted | Minimum Open Green Area Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Width (ft.) | Minimum Area (sq. ft.) | Minimum Density Permitted (units per acre) | Maximum Density Permitted (units per acre) | Front (ft.) | Side (ft.) | Rear (ft.) | Stories | Ft. | (%) | (%) |
| 150 | 15,000 | 15/20 1 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 38 | 50 | 30 |
1 Minimum density shall depend upon the general plan land use designation. For condominium residential, the permitted density range is 15 – 35 units per acre. For apartment residential, the permitted density range is 20 – 35 units per acre.
(Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
17.18.050 Parking.¶
Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.62.
Parking on the first level, not to exceed four feet above finished grade, shall not constitute a story. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
17.18.060 Design standards.¶
All development shall comply with Chapter 17.96. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)
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