Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 20 — ZONING›Chapter 20.30 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 General
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
20.30.010 - Residential zoning districts.¶
A. This chapter sets forth the land use and development regulations applicable to the residential zoning districts established by Section 20.10.060.
B. No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, enlarged, or structurally altered, in the R-1, R-2, R-M, and R-MH residential districts except as set forth in this chapter.
C. The purposes of the residential districts are as follows:
R-1 Single-Family Residence District. The purpose of the single-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-1 districts is one to eight dwelling units per acre.
R-2 Two-Family Residence District. The purpose of the two-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family and two-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-2 district is eight to sixteen dwelling units per acre.
R-M Multiple Residence District. The purpose of the multiple residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of higher density residential development and higher density residential-commercial mixed use development.
R-MH Mobilehome Park District. The purpose of the mobilehome park district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of mobilehome development.
(Ords. 26248, 26455, 29011, 29821.)
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