Title 8 — ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 8.56 — P, PARKING DISTRICT
San Mateo County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Mateo County
8.56.010 Regulations for “P” Districts. ¶
The following regulations shall apply in all “P” Districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Article 2 (Development Procedures) and Article 3 (General Development Standards of Title 8.
8.56.020 Uses Permitted. ¶
- (a) The temporary parking of self-propelled private passenger vehicles, subject to the following additional requirements:
Such parking lot shall be accessory to and for use in connection with one or more establishments permitted in the adjoining “R, H, C, or M” Districts.
No sign of any kind, other than signs designating entrances, exits, and conditions of use, shall be maintained on such parking lot.
The location and design of roofs above parking areas, covered walkways, entrances, exits, fences, plant screenings, surfacing, marking, signs, and lighting shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Accurate plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for such approval.
(b) The temporary use of traveling shows, carnivals and exhibitions, not to exceed seven (7) days in any one year.
(c) The following uses subject to the securing of a use permit in each case, as provided in Chapter 8.280 of this Title 8.
- Freestanding sign identifying businesses or activities immediately adjacent to the parking facility and on the same parcel. Such signs shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and one hundred fifty (150) sq. ft. in total area on one face and not more than three hundred (300) sq. ft. in total area on the premises. Exceptions to total maximum height and area limits may be granted by the Planning Commission under exceptional circumstances.
(Prior Code § 6231; Ord 1413 – 08/02/60)
(Prior Code § 6231; Ord 2045 – 05/12/70)
(Prior Code § 6231; Ord 2158 – 09/12/72)