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Title 27 — ZONING

Chapter 27.76 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

San Mateo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Mateo

27.76.010 METHOD OF COMPUTING NET RATE OF EMISSION OF PARTICULATE MATTER.

The rate of emission of particulate matter from all sources within the boundaries of any lot shall not exceed the net figure in pounds per acre of lot area prescribed in the regulations for the manufacturing district in which the lot is located after deducting from the gross hourly emission per acre the correction factors set forth in the appropriate tables incorporated hereafter for height, velocity and temperature of emission. The method for determining the total net rate of emission of particulate matter within the boundaries of any lot shall be as follows:

(1) Determine the maximum emission in pounds per hour from each source of emission within the lot boundaries and divide each figure by the number of acres of lot area, thereby obtaining the gross hourly rate of emission in pounds per acre for each source of emission;

(2) From each gross hourly rate of emission derived in (1), deduct the appropriate correction factor (interpolating as required) for height, velocity, and temperature of emission as set forth in the tables which follow, in Sections 27.76.020 through 27.76.040, thereby obtaining the net rate of emission in pounds per acre of lot area for each source of emission;

(3) Add together the individual net rate of emission derived in (2), to obtain the total net rate of emission within the boundaries of the lot. Such total shall not exceed the number of pounds per acre of lot area during any one hour prescribed as maximum for the district in which the lot is located.

27.76.020 ALLOWANCE FOR HEIGHT OF EMISSION.

Height of Emission in Feet Above Grade For M-1 Districts For M-2 Districts
50 .00 .00
100 0.06 0.10
150 0.10 0.20
200 0.15 0.30
*** Interpolate for intermediate values not shown in table.**
Height of Emission in Feet Above Grade For M-1 Districts For M-2 Districts
250 0.20 0.40
300 0.26 0.56
350 0.33 0.66
400 0.40 0.80
450 0.46 0.92
500 0.52 1.04
550 0.60 1.20
600 0.70 1.42
*** Interpolate for intermediate values not shown in table.**

(Prior code § 153.01(B).)

Cross References

Section 27.76.010(2)

27.76.030 ALLOWANCE FOR VELOCITY OF EMISSION.

Particulate matter correction in pounds per hour per acre.

Exit Velocity in Feet per Second For M-1 Districts For M-2 Districts
0 .0 .0
10 0.1 0.3
20 0.2 0.6
30 0.3 0.9
40 0.4 1.2
50 0.5 1.5
60 0.6 1.8
70 0.7 2.1
80 0.8 2.4
*** Interpolate for intermediate values not shown in table.**

27.76.040 ALLOWANCE FOR TEMPERATURE OF EMISSION.

Particulate matter correction in pounds per hour per acre.

Temperature of Emission in Degrees of Fahrenheit For M-1 Districts For M-2 Districts
100 .00 .00
*** Interpolate for intermediate values not shown in table.**
Temperature of Emission in Degrees of Fahrenheit For M-1 Districts For M-2 Districts
200 0.01 0.03
300 0.02 0.06
400 0.03 0.09
500 0.04 0.12
600 0.05 0.15
700 0.06 0.18
800 0.07 0.21
900 0.08 0.24
1000 0.09 0.27
1100 0.10 0.30
1200 0.11 0.33
1300 0.12 0.36
1400 0.13 0.39
1500 0.14 0.42
1600 0.15 0.45
1700 0.16 0.48
1800 0.17 0.51
1900 0.18 0.54
2000 0.19 0.57
*** Interpolate for intermediate values not shown in table.**

(Prior code § 153.01(D).)

Cross References

Section 27.76.010(2)

27.76.050 EXPLOSIVES.

For the purposes of this title, the list of materials or products which decompose by detonation includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • (1) Acetylides;

  • (2) Azides;

  • (3) Chlorates;

  • (4) Dynamite;

  • (5) Blasting gelatin;

  • (6) Fulminates;

  • (7) Anhydrous hydrazine;

  • (8) Ammonium nitrate;

  • (9) Dinitroresorcinol;

  • (10) Dinitrotoluene;

  • (11) Guanidine nitrate;

  • (12) Guncotton (cellulose nitrate of pyroxylin);

  • (13) Hexamine;

  • (14) Nitroglycerin;

  • (15) Petn. (pentaerythritoltetranitrate);

  • (16) Picric acid;

  • (17) Tetryl (trinitrophenylmethyltramine);

  • (18) Cylonite or hexogen (trimethylene trinitramine);

  • (19) Dinol;

  • (20) Petryl;

  • (21) TNT (trinitrotoluene);

(22) Perchlorates (when mixed with carbonaceous materials);

(23) Black powder;

  • (24) Fireworks;

  • (25) Greek fire;

  • (26) Permanganates;

(27) Peroxides.

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Contents — San Mateo Zoning Code
San Mateo Zoning Code
  1. Title 27 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 27.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 27.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 27.06 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 27.08 — RULES OF PROCEDURE
    5. Chapter 27.10 — REVIEW PROCEDURE
    6. Chapter 27.12 — FEES
    7. Chapter 27.13 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE
    8. Chapter 27.14 — REDEVELOPMENT
    9. Chapter 27.15 — DENSITY BONUS
    10. Chapter 27.16 — RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
    11. Chapter 27.18 — R1 DISTRICTS
    12. Chapter 27.19 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
    13. Chapter 27.21 — TWO-UNIT
    14. Chapter 27.24 — R4 DISTRICT—MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HIGH DE…
    15. Chapter 27.26 — R5 DISTRICT—MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HIGH DE…
    16. Chapter 27.27 — RESIDENTIAL
    17. Chapter 27.28 — DOWNTOWN
    18. Chapter 27.29 — RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT—MIXED USE
    19. Chapter 27.30 — C1 DISTRICTS— NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
    20. Chapter 27.32 — C2 DISTRICTS—
    21. Chapter 27.34 — C3 DISTRICTS—
    22. Chapter 27.36 — C4 DISTRICTS
    23. Chapter 27.38 — CBD DISTRICTS— CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 27.39 — CBD SUPPORT DISTRICT— CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRIC…
    25. Chapter 27.40 — BUILDING HEIGHT AND BULK
    26. Chapter 27.44 — E1 DISTRICTS—EXECUTIVE PARK
    27. Chapter 27.48 — E2 DISTRICTS —EXECUTIVE OFFICES
    28. Chapter 27.54 — MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
    29. Chapter 27.56 — M1 DISTRICTS
    30. Chapter 27.59 — S DISTRICTS
    31. Chapter 27.60 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS
    32. Chapter 27.61 — SC DISTRICTS—SENIOR CITIZEN OVERLAY DISTRICT—S…
    33. Chapter 27.62 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS —SPECIAL USE PERMITS
    34. Chapter 27.63 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
    35. Chapter 27.64 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    36. Chapter 27.65 — AMUSEMENT ARCADES AND MACHINES
    37. Chapter 27.66 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    38. Chapter 27.67 — OPEN AIR VENDORS
    39. Chapter 27.68 — MAINTENANCE OF PROJECT SITE
    40. Chapter 27.69 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
    41. Chapter 27.70 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN REQUIRED…
    42. Chapter 27.72 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
    43. Chapter 27.73 — TC DISTRICT—
    44. Chapter 27.74 — SPECIAL USE PERMITS
    45. Chapter 27.75 — MIXED USE CONVENIENCE MARKET/AUTOMOBILE SERVIC…
    46. Chapter 27.76 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    47. Chapter 27.77 — DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS FOR SERVICE STATIONS
    48. Chapter 27.78 — VARIANCES
    49. Chapter 27.79 — REASONABLE
    50. Chapter 27.80 — AMENDMENTS
    51. Chapter 27.82 — MAPS—BOUNDARY LINES
    52. Chapter 27.83 — SLOPE AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    53. Chapter 27.84 — FENCES, TREES AND HEDGES
    54. Chapter 27.85 — DAY CARE CENTERS
    55. Chapter 27.86 — RECYCLING COLLECTION AREAS
    56. Chapter 27.87 — OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING AND MERCHANDISE DIS…
    57. Chapter 27.88 — BAY MEADOWS SPECIFIC PLAN
    58. Chapter 27.90 — TOD DISTRICT— TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
    59. Chapter 27.92 — HILLSDALE STATION AREA PLAN
    60. Chapter 27.94 — HOUSING

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