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Chapter 10 — PLANNING, ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS›Article 28 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
Hayward Municipal Code § 10-28.2.3.010 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Hayward Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Hayward
Cite as: Hayward Municipal Code § 10-28.2.3.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Division 10-28.2.1 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DOWNTOWN ZONES¶
10-28.2.1.010 - ZONES ESTABLISHED¶
A. As of 5/7/201 9, the following zones are established to provide a mix of intensity of development and a mix of uses that implement the vision and intent of the Downtown Specific Plan.
B. The zones included in this Chapter emphasize the intended form and character of the Plan Subareas. In keeping with the intent of the Specific Plan to allow flexibility, a more flexible approach to permitted uses is enabled. The zones are organized based on the physical character of the different environments that comprise the 320-acre Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.
C. Unless otherwise specified, the Zones and standards for each zone in the Plan Area and listed in Table A replace the zone designations previously applied to the subject property mapped in Figure 2.1.020.1 (Regulating Plan).
Table 2.1.010.A Downtown Zones
| Downtown Zone | Location |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood Edge (NE) | Section 2.2.040 |
| Neighborhood General (NG) | Section 2.2.050 |
| Urban Neighborhood (UN) | Section 2.2.060 |
| Downtown Main Street (DT-MS) | Section 2.2.070 |
| Urban Center (UC) | Section 2.2.080 |
D. Properties zoned Central City-Residential (CC-R), Central City-Commercial (CC-C), Planned Development (PD), and Open Space (OS) will be subject to the standards of the Hayward Code.
10-28.2.1.020 - ZONING MAP¶
The zones established in this Division are mapped on Figure 1 (Regulating Plan).
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Division 10-28.2.2 — DOWNTOWN ZONES¶
10-28.2.2.010 - PURPOSE¶
This Division establishes the building standards for the Downtown Zones. These standards reflect the community's vision for implementing the General Plan and the Plan to create places of walkable urbanism. These standards are intended to promote development that establishes and reinforces the highly valued character and scale of Downtown Hayward and the adjacent walkable urban neighborhoods.
10-28.2.2.020 - APPLICABILITY¶
A. The standards in this Division apply to all proposed development within Downtown Zones, which must comply with other requirements in the Hayward Code.
B. From the allowed types for the applicable zone, and in compliance with the listed standards, the following must be selected for each lot:
Primary building type;
Frontage types; and
Land uses.
C. Building types, frontage types, and land uses not listed in a zone's standards are not allowed in that zone.
D. Sites three acres or larger must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites).
E. If there is a conflict between the standards of this Division and the standards in another Division or Article of this Chapter or the Hayward Code, the standards in this Division supersede the Hayward Code and Article 3 (Supplemental to Zones) supersedes this Division.
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.030 - OVERVIEW OF DOWNTOWN ZONES¶
The Downtown Zones are described in this Division, and each zone is established based on the intent of the desired physical form and character of particular environments envisioned in the Downtown Specific Plan. These zones primarily focus on mixed-use, walkable areas of Downtown, and range in function and intensity from the lowest intensity (Neighborhood Edge), to moderate intensity neighborhoods (Urban Neighborhood) to higher intensity commercial, retail, and residential areas along corridors (Downtown Main Street and Urban Center). The naming of the zones is based on an overall spectrum of context types from less urban to more urban in Hayward. Table A (Overview of Downtown Zones) provides an overview of Downtown Zones within this spectrum.
Table: 2.2.030.A Overview of Downtown Zones Zone(s)
| Neighborhood Edge (NE) | Neighborhood General (NG) |
|---|---|
| Desired Form | Desired Form |
| Small-to-Medium House-scale Buildings | Medium House-scale Buildings |
| Detached Buildings | Detached Buildings |
| Narrow-to-Medium Lot Width | Narrow-to-Medium Lot Width |
| Small-to-Medium Footprint | Small-to-Medium Footprint |
| Medium-to-Large Front Setbacks | Medium-to-Large Front Setbacks |
| Small-to-Medium Side Setbacks | Small-to-Medium Side Setbacks |
| Up to 2½ Stories | Up to 3½ Stories |
| Elevated Ground Floor | Elevated Ground Floor |
| Front Yards, Porches, Stoops, Dooryards | Front Yards, Porches, Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards |
| General Use | General Use |
| Primarily residential. | Primarily residential, with neighborhood serving commercial uses. |
| Intent | Intent |
| A walkable neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. | A walkable neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. |
| Zone(s) | Zone(s) |
| Urban Neighborhood (UN), Urban Neighborhood-Limited (UN-L) | Downtown Main Street (DT-MS) |
| Desired Form | Desired Form |
| Large house-scale and Block-scale Buildings | Block-scale Buildings |
| Detached or Attached Buildings | Attached Buildings |
| Small-to-Large Lot Width | Small-to-Large Lot Width |
| Small-to-Large Footprint | Small-to-Large Footprint |
| Small Front Setbacks | Small-to-No Front Setbacks |
| Small Side Setbacks | Small-to-No Side Setbacks |
| Up to 5 Stories | Up to 7 Stories (with stepback above 5 stories) |
| Elevated Ground Floor or Flush with Sidewalk for Lobby Entrances | Ground Floor Flush with Sidewalk |
| Front Yards, Porches, Stoops, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces | Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces, Galleries |
| General Use | General Use |
| Mix of residential and commercial uses with only residential allowed in the limited sub-zone. | Ground floor commercial; office and/ |
| Intent | Intent |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. | A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. |
| Table: 2.2.030.A Overview of Downtown Zones |
|---|
| Zone(s) |
| Urban Center (UC) |
| Desired Form |
| Block-scale Buildings |
| Attached Buildings |
| Narrow-to-Large Lot Width |
| Medium-to-Large Footprint |
| Small-to-No Front Setbacks |
| Small-to-No Side Setbacks |
| Up to 11 Stories (with stepback above 5 stories) |
| Elevated Ground Floor or Flush with Sidewalk |
| Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces |
| General Use |
| Ground floor commercial where required; primarily office and/ |
| Intent |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Rowhouses and Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.040 - NEIGHBORHOOD EDGE (NE)¶
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| A. Intent | A. Intent | B. Sub-Zone(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Medium House-scale Buildings | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Detached Buildings | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Narrow-to-Medium Lot Width | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Medium Footprint | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Medium-to-Large Front Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Medium Side Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Up to 2½ Stories | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Elevated Ground Floor | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, lower-intensity housing choices, from Houses to Small Multiplex Buildings and Cottage Courts, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Front Yards, Porches, Stoops, Dooryards | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
C. Building Types
| Primary Building Type | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Building Type | Width | Depth | Standards | ||
| Detached House | 35' min. 75' max. | 35' min. 75' max. | 80' min. | 80' min. | 3.3.050 |
| Duplex | 40' min.; 75' max. | 40' min.; 75' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.060 |
| Cottage Court | 75' min.; 150' max. | 75' min.; 150' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.070 |
| Multiplex: Small | 50' min. 100'max. | 50' min. 100'max. | 100'min. | 100'min. | 3.3.080 |
| 1 Sites over 3 acres must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites). | |||||
| Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type |
| Carriage Building | Carriage Building | Carriage Building | Carriage Building | Carriage Building | 3.3.040 |
D. Building Form Height Main Building
| Stories | 2½ stories max. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| To Eave/ |
24' max. | |
| Overall | 35' max. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Carriage Building | 2 stories max. 1 | |
| Other | 1 story max. | |
| Ground Floor Finish Level Above Sidewalk | 12" min. 2 | |
| Ground Floor Ceiling | 9' min. | |
| Upper Floor(s) Ceiling | 8' min. | |
| 1 See Subsection C for applicable building types and Division 3.3 (Specific to Building Types) for additional height and massing standards. | ||
| 2 Common entries for buildings may be set at grade to comply with ADA. Required for residential use facing a street and/ |
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| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Square feet | 750 max. |
E. Building Placement Setback (Distance from ROW/Lot Line)
| Front (Facade Zone) 1 | 10' min.; 15' max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Street Side (Facade Zone) | 7' min.; 10' max. | |
| Side | Side | Side |
| Main Building | 5' min. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | 3' min. | |
| Rear | 15' min. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | 5' min. | |
| Building within Facade Zone (Percent of Net Lot Width) | ||
| Front | 65% min. | |
| Street Side | 50% min. | |
| 1 Or average front setback of abutting lots on the same frontage, whichever is less. For corner lots, average of minimum required and front setback of abutting lot on the same frontage, whichever is less. |
F. Parking and Driveways Minimum Required Spaces
| Residential Uses | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
| ≤ 1,500 sf | None | None |
| >1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf |
| Required parking may be reduced in compliance with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). Square footage of accessory structure(s) shall not be included in parking calculation. | ||
| Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
| Front Setback | 40' min. | |
| Street Side Setback | 10' min. | |
| Side Setback | 5' min. | |
| Rear Setback | 5' min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | 14' max. | |
| Driveways may be shared between adjacent lots. |
G. Encroachments
| Encroachment Type | Front | Side St. | Side | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontage 1 | 5' max. | 10' max. | — | — |
| Steps to Building Entrance | 5' max. | 5' max. | — | — |
| Architectural Features | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. |
| Signage, Awning | A | A | — | — |
| Landscaping | A | A | A | A |
| Driveways, Walkways | A | A | A | A |
| Utility Lines, Wires, and Related Structures | A | A | A | A |
| Satellite Dish Antennas | — | — | A | A |
| Encroachments at grade are not allowed within a street ROW, alley ROW, or across a lot line. | ||||
| 1 See Division 3.4 (Specific to Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements. | ||||
| Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed |
H. Frontages
| Private Frontage Type | Front | Side St. | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | A | A | 3.4.040 |
| Porch: Projecting | A | A | 3.4.050 |
| Porch: Engaged | A | A | 3.4.060 |
| Stoop | A | A | 3.4.070 |
| Dooryard | A | A | 3.4.090 |
| I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage |
| See Article 10-7 (Sign Regulations) of the Hayward Code. Properties within NE Zone must comply with sign regulations applicable to the CC-R Zone. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.050 - NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL (NG)¶
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| A. Intent | A. Intent | B. Sub-Zone(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Medium House-scale Buildings | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Detached Buildings | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Narrow-to-Medium Lot Width | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Medium Footprint | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Medium-to-Large Front Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Medium Side Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Up to 3½ Stories | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Elevated Ground Floor | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, mixed-use neighborhood environment with small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity, medium house-scale housing choices, from Houses and Rowhouses to Small Multiplex and Courtyard Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Front Yards, Porches, Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| C. Building Types | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Building Type | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | |
| Primary Building Type | Width | Depth | Standards | |||
| Detached House | 35' min.; 75' max. | 35' min.; 75' max. | 80' min. | 80' min. | 3.3.050 | |
| Duplex | 35' min.; 75' max. | 35' min.; 75' max. | 80' min. | 80' min. | 3.3.060 | |
| Cottage Court | 75' min.; 150' max. | 75' min.; 150' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.070 | |
| Multiplex: Small | 50' min.; 100' max. | 50' min.; 100' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.080 | |
| Rowhouse | 18' min. 40' max | 18' min. 40' max | 80' min. | 80' min. | 3.3.100 | |
| Courtyard | 100' min. | 100' min. | 150' max. | 150' max. | 3.3.110 | |
| 1 Sites over 3 acres must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites). | ||||||
| Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | |
| Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | 3.3.040 | |
| 2 Carriage Building is not allowed on a lot with a Courtyard or Cottage Court building type. |
D. Building Form Height Main Building
| Stories | 3½ stories max. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| To Eave/ |
36' max. | |
| Overall | 45' max. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Carriage Building | 2 stories max. 1 | |
| Other | 1 story max. | |
| Ground Floor Finish Level Above Sidewalk | 12" min. 2 | |
| Ground Floor Ceiling | 9' min. | |
| Upper Floor(s) Ceiling | 8' min. | |
| 1 See Subsection C for applicable building types and Division 3.3 (Specific to Building Types) for additional height and massing standards. | ||
| 2 Common entries for buildings may be set at grade to comply with ADA. Required for residential use facing a street and/ |
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| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Square feet | 750 max. |
E. Building Placement Setback (Distance from ROW/Lot Line)
| Front (Facade Zone) Interior Lot | 5 min.; 10' max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Street Side (Facade Zone) | 5' min.; 10' max. | |
| Side | Side | Side |
| Main Building | 5' min. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | 3' min. | |
| Rear | 0' min. | |
| 15' when abutting/ adjacent to NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones | ||
| Accessory Structure(s) | 5' min. | |
| Building within Facade Zone (Percent of Net Lot Width) | ||
| Front | 75% min. | |
| Street Side | 50% min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| On corner lots wider than 75', max. 75' of building is allowed to be built at 0' min. setback beginning from street corner. | ||
| A building with a chamfered corner is allowed only on corner lots and if a corner entry is provided. |
F. Parking and Driveways Minimum Required Spaces
| Residential Uses | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
| ≤ 1,500 sf | None | None |
| >1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf |
| Required parking may be reduced in compliance with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). Square footage of accessory structure(s) shall not be included in parking calculation. | ||
| Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
| Front Setback | 40' min. | |
| Street Side Setback | 5' min. | |
| Side Setback | 0' min. | |
| Rear Setback | 5' min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | |
| ≤ 40 spaces | 14' max. | |
| > 40 spaces | 18' max. | |
| Driveways may be shared between adjacent lots. |
G. Encroachments
| Encroachment Type | Front | Side St. | Side | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontage 1 | 4' max. | 3' max. | — | — |
| Steps to Building Entrance | 4' max. | 3' max. | — | — |
| Architectural Features | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. |
| Signage, Awning | A | A | — | — |
| Landscaping | A | A | A | A |
| Driveways, Walkways | A | A | A | A |
| Utility Lines, Wires, and Related Structures | A | A | A | A |
| Satellite Dish Antennas | — | — | A | A |
| Encroachments at grade are not allowed within a street ROW, alley ROW, or across a lot line. | ||||
| 1 See Division 3.4 (Specific to Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements. |
H. Frontages
| Private Frontage Type | Front | Side St. | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | A | A | 3.4.040 |
| Porch: Projecting | A | A | 3.4.050 |
| Porch: Engaged | A | A | 3.4.060 |
| Stoop | A | A | 3.4.070 |
| Forecourt | A | A | 3.4.080 |
| Dooryard | A | A | 3.4.090 |
| I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage |
| See Article 10-7 (Sign Regulations) of the Hayward Code. Properties within NG Zone must comply with sign regulations applicable to the CC-R Zone. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.060 - URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN)¶
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| A. Intent | A. Intent | B. Sub-Zone(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Large House-scale and Block-scale Buildings | Urban Neighborhood-Limited (UN-L) |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Detached or Attached Buildings | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Large Lot Width | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small-to-Large Footprint | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small Front Setbacks | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Small Side Setbacks | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Up to 5 Stories | The limited zone provides same building form but it is restricted in allowed uses. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Elevated Ground Floor or Flush with Sidewalk for Lobby Entrances | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with small-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity, large house-scale and block-scale housing choices, from Rowhouse and Large Multiplex Buildings to Stacked Flats, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: | Font Yards, Porches, Stoops, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
C. Building Types
| Primary Building Type | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Building Type | Width | Depth | Standards | ||
| Multiplex: Large | 50' min.; 150' max. | 50' min.; 150' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.090 |
| Rowhouse 2 | 18' min.; 50' max. | 18' min.; 50' max. | 80' min. | 80' min. | 3.3.100 |
| Courtyard | 100' min. | 100' min. | 150' max. | 150' max. | 3.3.110 |
| Stacked Flats | 100' min.; 250' max. | 100' min.; 250' max. | 200' min. | 200' min. | 3.3.120 |
| Lined Building | 320' max. | 320' max. | 420' max. | 420' max. | 3.3.140 |
| 1 Sites over 3 acres must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites). | |||||
| 2 Applies to the common ownership property, not the individual townhome lots. Townhouse lots shall be consistent with building footprint and associated private outdoor areas. | |||||
| Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type | Accessory Building Type |
| Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | Carriage Building 2 | 3.3.040 |
| 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. | 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. | 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. | 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. | 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. | 3 Only allowed on a lot with Rowhouse. |
D. Building Form Height Main Building
| Stories | 5 stories max. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| To Eave/ |
60' max. | |
| Overall | 70' max. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Carriage Building | 2 stories max. 1 | |
| Other | 1 story max. | |
| Ground Floor Finish Level | ||
| Residential | 12" min. 2 | |
| Non-Residential | 6" max. | |
| Ground Floor Ceiling | ||
| Residential | 9' min. | |
| Non-Residential | 14' min. | |
| Upper Floor(s) Ceiling | 8' min. | |
| Building Depth, Ground Floor | 30' min. | |
| 1 See Subsection C for applicable building types and Division 3.3 (Specific to Building Types) for additional height and massing standards. | ||
| 2 Common entries for buildings may be set at grade to comply with ADA. Required for residential use facing a street and/ |
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| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Square feet | 750 max. |
E. Building Placement Setback (Distance from ROW/Lot Line)
| Front (Facade Zone) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interior Lot | 5' min.; 10' max. | |
| Corner Lot 1 | 0' or 5' min.; 10' max | |
| Street Side (Facade Zone) | 5' min.; 10' max. | |
| Side | Side | Side |
| Main Building | 5' min. | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | 5' min. | |
| Rear | 0' min. | |
| 15' when abutting/ adjacent to NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones | ||
| Accessory Structure(s) | 5' min. | |
| Building within Facade Zone (Percent of Net Lot Width) | ||
| Front | 75% min. | |
| Street Side | 50% min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| 1 On corner lots wider than 75', max. 75' of building is allowed to be built at 0' min. setback beginning from street corner. | ||
| A building with a chamfered corner is allowed only on corner lots and if a corner entry is provided. |
F. Parking and Driveways Minimum Required Spaces
| Residential Uses | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
| ≤ 1,500 sf | None | None |
| >1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf | 1/500 sf above first 1,500 sf |
| Required parking may be reduced in compliance with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). Square footage of accessory structure(s) shall not be included in parking calculation. | ||
| Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
| Front Setback | 40' min. | |
| Street Side Setback | 5' min. | |
| Side Setback | 0' min. | |
| Rear Setback | 5' min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | |
| ≤ 40 spaces | 14' max. | |
| > 40 spaces | 18' max. | |
| Driveways may be shared between adjacent lots. |
G. Encroachments
| Encroachment Type | Front | Side St. | Side | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontage 1 | 4' max. | 3' max. | — | — |
| Steps to Building Entrance | 4' max. | 3' max. | — | — |
| Architectural Features | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. | 3' max. |
| Signage, Awning 2 | A | A | — | — |
| Landscaping | A | A | A | A |
| Driveways, Walkways | A | A | A | A |
| Utility Lines, Wires, and Related Structures | A | A | A | A |
| Satellite Dish Antennas | — | — | A | A |
| Encroachments at grade are not allowed within a street ROW, alley ROW, or across a lot line. | ||||
| 1 See Division 3.4 (Specific to Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements. | ||||
| 2 May encroach into street ROW within 2½' of curb. |
H. Frontages
| Private Frontage Type | Front | Side St. | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | A | A | 3.4.040 |
| Porch: Projecting | A | A | 3.4.050 |
| Porch: Engaged | A | A | 3.4.060 |
| Stoop | A | A | 3.4.070 |
| Forecourt | A | A | 3.4.080 |
| Dooryard | A | A | 3.4.090 |
| Shopfront | A | — | 3.4.110 |
| Terrace 1 | A | A | 3.4.120 |
| 1 Allowed only when necessary to accommodate grade change. | |||
| I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage |
| See Article 10-7 (Sign Regulations) of the Hayward Code. Properties within UN Zone must comply with sign regulations applicable to the CC-C Zone. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.070 - DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET (DT-MS)¶
[Figure]
| A. Intent | A. Intent | B. Sub-Zone(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Block-scale Buildings | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Attached Buildings | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-Large Lot Width | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-Large Footprint | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-No Front Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-No Side Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Up to 7 Stories (with stepback(s) above 5 stories) | None |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Ground Floor Flush with Sidewalk | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving as the citywide focal point for Hayward with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small-to-large footprint, moderate-to-high-intensity housing choices, from Main Street Buildings to Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces, Galleries | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
C. Building Types
| Primary Building Type | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Building Type | Width | Depth | Standards | ||
| Main Street | 200' max. | 200' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.130 |
| Lined Building | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 3.3.140 |
| 1 Sites over 3 acres must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites). |
| D. Building Form | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Height | Height | ||
| Main Building | 7 stories max. 1 | |||
| To Eave/ |
75' max. | |||
| Overall | 85' max. | |||
| Accessory Structure(s) | 1 story max. | |||
| Ground Floor Finish Level Above Sidewalk | 6" max. | |||
| Ground Floor Ceiling | 14' min. | |||
| Upper Floor Ceiling | 9' min. | |||
| Building Depth, Ground-Floor | 40' min. | |||
| 1 See Subsection C for applicable building types and Division 3.3 (Specific to Building Types) for additional height and massing standards. |
Main Building Height Setback Abutting NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones
| Floors 4-5 | 25' min. from shared lot line |
|---|---|
| Floors 6+ | 35' min. from shared lot line |
| Where noted on the Regulating Plan (See Figure 2.1.020.1), along lot line: | |
| Floors 6+ | 10' min. from lot line |
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Square feet | 750 max. |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Maximum 35' between ground floor building entrances. |
E. Building Placement Setbacks (Distance from ROW/Lot Line)
| Front (Facade Zone) | 0' min, 10' max | |
|---|---|---|
| Street Side (Facade Zone) | 0' min, 10' max | |
| Side | 0' min. | |
| Rear | 0' min. | |
| Building within Facade Zone (Percent of Net Lot Width) 1 | ||
| Front | 90% min. | |
| Street Side | 60% min. | |
| 1 Max. 10% of required frontage can be satisfied by a 2' to 4' fence or landscaped wall. | ||
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| On a corner lot, building facade must be built to the lot line within 30' of the corner. | ||
| A building with a chamfered corner is allowed only on corner lots and if a corner entry is provided. | ||
| Planting strips are not allowed between sidewalk and building; sidewalk must be extended into setback to meet building. |
F. Parking and Driveways Minimum Required Spaces
| Residential Uses | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
| ≤ 5,000 sf | None | None |
| >5,000 sf | Min. 1/500 sf above first 5,000 sf; max. 125% of min. | Min. 1/500 sf above first 5,000 sf; max. 125% of min. |
| Square footage of accessory structure(s) shall not be included in parking calculation. Parking and loading areas must comply with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). Required parking may be reduced in compliance with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). | ||
| Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
| Front Setback | 40' min. | |
| Street Side Setback | 5' min. | |
| Side Setback | 0' min. | |
| Rear Setback | 0' min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Curb Cut Distance from Corner | 50' min. | |
| Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | |
| ≤ 40 Spaces | 14' max. | |
| > 40 Spaces | 18' max. | |
| All parking structures must be screened from the front street and the side street by building with ground floor space at least 40' deep from street. | ||
| Driveways may be shared between adjacent lots. |
| G. Encroachments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Encroachment Type | |||
| Encroachment Type | Front | Side St. | |
| Frontage 1 | May encroach up to the property line. | May encroach up to the property line. | |
| Architectural Features | 3' max. | 3' max. | |
| Signage, Awning 2 | A | A | |
| Encroachments at grade are not allowed within a street ROW, alley ROW, or across a lot line. | |||
| 1 See Division 3.4 (Specific to Frontage Types) for further refinement of allowed encroachments for frontage elements. | |||
| 2 May encroach into street ROW to within 2½' of curb. | |||
| Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed | Key A = Allowed — = Not Allowed |
H. Frontages
| Private Frontage Type | Front | Side St. | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoop | — | A | 3.4.070 |
| Forecourt | A | A | 3.4.080 |
| Dooryard | — | A | 3.4.090 |
| Maker Shopfront | — | A 1 | 3.4.100 |
| Shopfront 2 | A | A | 3.4.110 |
| Terrace | A | A | 3.4.120 |
| Gallery | A | A | 3.4.130 |
| 1 Not allowed along parcel line where shopfront frontage is required by Regulating Plan (See Figure 2.1.020.1). | |||
| 2 For corner lots where the Regulating Plan requires a Shopfront, the Shopfront must turn the corner onto the side street and extend for a length equal to the depth required in Subsection D of the zone, "Building Depth, Ground Floor". | |||
| I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage |
| See Article 10-7 (Sign Regulations) of the Hayward Code. Properties within DT_MS Zone must comply with sign regulations applicable to the CC-C Zone. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
10-28.2.2.080 - URBAN CENTER (UC)¶
[Figure]
| A. Intent | A. Intent | B. Sub-Zone(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Block-scale Buildings | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Attached Buildings | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Narrow-to-Large Lot Width | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Medium-to-Large Footprint | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-No Front Setback | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Small-to-No Side Setbacks | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Up to 11 Stories, (with stepback(s) above 5 stories) | None |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Elevated Ground Floor or Flush with Sidewalk | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
| A walkable, urban neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, from Multiplex Large Buildings to Stacked Flats and Lined Buildings, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this Zone: | Stoops, Forecourts, Dooryards, Shopfronts, Terraces | General note: The image above is intended to provide a brief overview of this zone and is illustrative only. |
C. Building Types
| Primary Building Type | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 | Lot 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Building Type | Width | Depth | Standards | ||
| Courtyard | 250' max. | 250' max. | 150' min. | 150' min. | 3.3.110 |
| Stacked Flats | 200' max. | 200' max. | 100' min. | 100' min. | 3.3.120 |
| Lined Building | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 3.3.140 |
| Mid-Rise | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 400' max. | 3.3.150 |
| 1 Sites over 3 acres must comply with Article 4 (Standards for Large Sites). |
D. Building Form Height
| Main Building | 11 stories max. 1, 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124' max. 3 | |
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Accessory Dwellings | 2 stories max. | |
| Other | 1 story max. | |
| Ground Floor Finish Level above Sidewalk | ||
| Residential | 12" min. 4 | |
| Non-Residential | 6" max. | |
| Ground Floor Ceiling | Ground Floor Ceiling | |
| Residential | 12' min | |
| Non-Residential | 14' min | |
| Upper Floor Ceiling | 8' min. | |
| Building Depth, Ground Floor | 30' min. | |
| 1 Within 20' of the rear lot line, buildings may not be more than 7' taller than the allowed height of adjacent buildings. | ||
| 2 See Subsection C for applicable building types and Division 3.3 (Specific to Building Types) for additional height and massing standards. | ||
| 3 Maximum 173' allowed at office tower location, APN: 415-0250-112-00. | ||
| 4 Common entries for buildings may be set at grade to comply with ADA. Required for residential use faing a street and/ |
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| Main Building Height Setback | Main Building Height Setback | Main Building Height Setback |
| Abutting NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones | Abutting NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones | Abutting NE, NG, RS, or RNP Zones |
| Floors 4—5 | 25' min. from shared lot line | 25' min. from shared lot line |
| Floors 6+ | 35' min. from shared lot line | 35' min. from shared lot line |
| Floors 6+ | 10' min. from lot line | 10' min. from lot line |
| Where noted on the Regulating Plan (See Figure 2.1.020.1), along lot line: | ||
| Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) | Accessory Structure(s) |
| Square feet | 750 max. | 750 max. |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Maximum 50' between ground floor building entrances. | ||
| Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries shall not be located on front street facades. |
E. Building Placement Setback (Distance from ROW/Lot Line)
| Front (Facade Zone) | 0' min.; 10' max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Street Side (Facade Zone) | 0' min.; 10' max. | |
| Side | 0' min. | |
| Rear | ||
| Adjacent to DT-MS Zone | 0' min. | |
| Adjacent to any other zone | 10' min. | |
| Building within Facade Zone (Percent of Net Lot Width) | ||
| Front | 75% min. | |
| Street Side | 65% min. | |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| On a corner lot, building facade must be built to the lot line within 30' of the corner. | ||
| A building with a chamfered corner is allowed only on corner lots and if a corner entry is provided. | ||
| Entire ROW must be defined by a building or a 2' to 3' high fence or landscape wall. |
| F. Parking and Driveways | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Spaces | Minimum Required Spaces | Minimum Required Spaces | |
| Residential Uses | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | 1 per unit, or 1/500 sf, whichever is less | |
| Service or Retail Uses | Service or Retail Uses | Service or Retail Uses | |
| ≤ 3,500 sf | No spaces required | No spaces required | |
| >3,500 sf | Min. 1 space/500 sf above first 3,500 sf; max. 125% of min. | Min. 1 space/500 sf above first 3,500 sf; max. 125% of min. | |
| Square footage of accessory structure(s) shall not be included in parking calculation. Parking areas must comply with Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). Required parking may be reduced as set forth in Section 3.2.020 (Parking and Loading). | |||
| Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
Location (Distance from ROW/ |
|
| Front Setback | 40' min. | ||
| Street Side Setback | 5' min. | ||
| Side Setback | 0' min. | ||
| Rear Setback | 5' min. | ||
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | |
| Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | Curb Cut or Parking Driveway Width | ||
| ≤ 40 spaces | 14' max. | ||
| > 40 spaces | 18' max. | ||
| All parking structures must be screened from the front street and street side by ground floor space at least 30' deep from street. |
G. Encroachments
| Encroachment Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Encroachment Type | Front | Side St. | Rear |
| Frontage 1 | May encroach up to property line | May encroach up to property line | May encroach up to property line |
| Architectural Features | 3' max. | 3' max. | — |
| Signage, Awning 2 | A | A | — |
| Landscaping | A | A | A |
| Driveways, Walkways | A | A | A 3 |
| Utility Lines, Wires, and Related Structures | A | A | A |
| Satellite Dish Antennas | — | — | A |
| Encroachments at grade are not allowed within a street ROW, alley ROW, or across a lot line. | |||
| 1 See Division 3.4 (Specific to Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements. | |||
| 2 May encroach into street ROW to within 2½' of curb. | |||
| 3 Driveway only allowed when access is from an alley. |
H. Frontages
| Private Frontage Type | Front | Side St. | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoop | A | A | 3.4.070 |
| Forecourt | A | A | 3.4.080 |
| Dooryard | A | A | 3.4.090 |
| Shopfront 1 | A | A | 3.4.110 |
| Terrace | A | A | 3.4.120 |
| 1 For corner lots where the regulating plan requires a Shopfront, the Shopfront must turn the corner onto the side street and extend for a length equal to the depth required in Subsection D of the zone, 'Building Depth, Ground-Floor'. | |||
| I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage | I. Signage |
| See Article 10-7 (Sign Regulations) of the Hayward Code. Properties within UC Zone must comply with sign regulations applicable to the CC-C Zone. |
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024)
Division 10-28.2.3 — USE TABLE¶
10-28.2.3.010 - ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS¶
A. Allowed Land Uses. The land uses allowed in the Downtown Zones are established in Table A (Allowed Uses in Downtown Zones). Each land use listed in Table A (Allowed Uses in Downtown Zones) is defined in Section 6.1.020 (Land Uses).
B. Permit Required. Land uses identified in Table A (Allowed Uses in Downtown Zones) are subject to the permit requirements listed in the Table.
C. Additional Standards. Table A includes references to additional standards for specific uses in Division 3.5 (Specific to Use) or Chapter 10 (Planning, Zoning, and Subdivisions) of the Hayward Code.
D. A land use that is not listed in Table A (Allowed Uses in Downtown Zones) is not allowed, unless the Director finds that the proposed use is similar to, compatible with, and is consistent with the purpose of the zone, the General Plan, and the Specific Plan, and the new use will not involve a greater intensity than a listed use.
Table 2.3.010.A Allowed Uses in Downtown Zones
| Land Use Type | Specific to Use Regulations | Permit Required by Zone | Permit Required by Zone | Permit Required by Zone | Permit Required by Zone | Permit Required by Zone | Permit Required by Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use Type | Specific to Use Regulations | NE | NG | UN | UN-L | DT-MS | UC |
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) (Where primary use is residential) | 10-1.2740 | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Day Care | Day Care | Day Care | Day Care | Day Care | Day Care | Day Care | Day Care |
| Day Care Center | - | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Day Care Home | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Dormitory | - | - | A | - | A | A | |
| Group Home | Group Home | Group Home | Group Home | Group Home | Group Home | Group Home | Group Home |
| Small Unlicensed | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Large Unlicensed | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Small Licensed | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Medium Licensed | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Large Licensed | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Home Occupation | 3.5.040 | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Live/Work | 3.5.050 | - | P | P | - | P | P |
| Residential | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Single Room Occupancy | 10-1.2736 (e) | - | - | A | - | A | A |
| Civic, Education, Entertainment, and Assembly Uses | |||||||
| Banquet Hall | - | - | - | - | C | C | |
| Cultural Facility | A | A | P | P | P | P | |
| Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility | Educational Facility |
| < 10,000 sf | A | A | P | A | P | P | |
| ≥ 10,000 sf | - | - | C | - | C | C | |
| Entertainment Facility | - | - | P | - | P | P | |
| Public Agency Facility | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Public Park/ |
P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility | Recreational Facility |
| Indoor | A | A | P | P | P | P | |
| Outdoor | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses | Office and Service Uses |
| Animal Hospital | - | - | C | - | A | A | |
| Bed and Breakfast | A | A | P | P | P | P | |
| Business/ |
- | A | P | - | P | P | |
| Check Cashing Store | - | - | C | - | C | C | |
| Drive-in, Retail or Service | 10-1.2735 (f) | - | C | C | - | - | - |
| Hotel/Motel | - | - | A | - | P | P | |
| Massage Establishment | - | - | C | - | C | C | |
| Office | C | A | P | - | P | P | |
| Pawn Shop | - | - | C | - | C | C | |
| Payday Loan Facility | - | - | C | - | C | C | |
| Personal Services | - | A | P | - | P | P | |
| Tattoo | - | - | A | - | P | P | |
| Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses | Retail and Food Uses |
| Artisan/ |
- | C | C | - | P | P | |
| Bar/ |
10-1.2750 | - | - | - | - | C | C |
| Brewery/ |
AUP | AUP | P | P | |||
| Commercial Cannabis Retail Dispensary | 10-1.3600 | - | - | C | - | C | C |
| Distillery | - | - | - | - | P | P | |
| Liquor Store | 10-1.2750 | - | - | - | - | C | C |
| Restaurant | - | P | P | - | P | P | |
| Drive-in Establishment | 10-1.2735 (f) | - | - | C | - | - | - |
| Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General | Retail, General |
| ≤ 10,000 sf | - | C | A | - | P | P | |
| > 10,000 sf | - | - | C | - | A | A | |
| Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses | Auto Uses |
| Automobile Sales and Rental | - | - | C | - | C | - | |
| Minor Automobile Repair | - | - | C | - | C | - | |
| Parking Structure | - | - | C | - | A | A | |
| Passenger Transportation | - | - | A | - | A | A | |
| Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses |
| Accessory Uses | 3.5.030 | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | 10-1.2736 (b) | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Minor Temporary Uses | 3.5.060 | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Temporary Uses | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Key P : Permitted A : Administrative Use Permit C : Conditional Use Permit - : Not Permitted |
(Amended by Ordinance 21-05, § 4, adopted July 20, 2021; amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. D), adopted January 21, 2025; Amended by Ordinance 26-06, § 1(Att. IV(Exh. J), adopted May 5, 2026)
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