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Title 8 — ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article 1 — ZONING DISTRICTS, OVERLAY, AND COMBINING DISTRICTS

San Mateo County Zoning Code Ch. 8.182 S81 District (combining District, San Mateo Highlands)

San Mateo County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · San Mateo County

Cite as: San Mateo County Zoning Code Chapter 8.182 · Text as of 2026-09-23

8.182.010 – Regulations For “S-81” Combining District (San Mateo Highlands).

The following regulations shall apply in the single-family (R-1) residential zoning district with which the “S-81” District is combined.

In the case where a requirement, standard, or provision of this Chapter conflicts with another requirement, standard, or provision in the Zoning Regulations, including this Chapter, the most limiting provision shall take precedence and govern.

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8.182.020 - Building Site Width.

The minimum building site width shall be an average of 50 feet .

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8.182.030 - Building Site Area.

The minimum building site area shall be 9,000 sq. ft.

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8.182.040 - Building Setbacks.

The minimum building setbacks shall be:

Front: 20 feet Sides: 5 feet Rear: 20 feet

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8.182.050 - Building Site Coverage Area Ratio.

The maximum building site coverage area ratio shall be 0.40 (40%) and shall include all: (1) buildings, (2) accessory buildings, and (3) structures such as patios, decks, balconies, porches and other similar uses which are 18 inches or more above the ground, except fences/walls.

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8.182.060 - Building Height.

The maximum building height shall be 36 feet, not to exceed three habitable stories.

(Prior code § 6300.4.100 thru 6300.4.150 Ord. 4387; 09/11/07)

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