Title 8 — ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 8.182 — S81 DISTRICT (COMBINING DISTRICT, SAN MATEO HIGHLANDS).
San Mateo County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Mateo County
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.
8.182.020 - Building Site Width. ¶
The minimum building site width shall be an average of 50 feet .
8.182.030 - Building Site Area. ¶
The minimum building site area shall be 9,000 sq. ft.
8.182.040 - Building Setbacks. ¶
The minimum building setbacks shall be:
Front: 20 feet Sides: 5 feet Rear: 20 feet
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.
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)