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Title 8 — ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article 3 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

San Mateo County Zoning Code Ch. 8.352 Special Setback Lines

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

Cite as: San Mateo County Zoning Code Chapter 8.352 · Text as of 2026-09-23

8.352.010 - Special Building Setback Lines.

For the purpose of establishing front yard depths, side yard widths and determining the location of buildings in relation to street lines on certain streets, special building setback lines are established as set forth on the Zoning Maps.

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8.352.020 – Setback Lines.

No building or structure shall hereafter be located nearer to any street line than the aforesaid special building setback lines.

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8.352.030 – Conflicts With Other Regulations.

In any “R” District where the depth of front yard required by the regulations for such district is greater or less than the distance set forth by any special building setback line in such district, the distance established by the special building setback line shall govern.

San Mateo County, California, Code of Ordinances Title 8 – Zoning & Development Code

(Prior code § 6330; Amended Ord. 2862 - December 13, 1983)

(Prior code § 6333; Repealed Ord. 1483 - October 10, 1961)

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