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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 26 — SUBDIVISIONS

San Mateo Municipal Code Ch. 26.24 Blocks

San Mateo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · San Mateo

Cite as: San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 26.24 · Text as of 2026-10-05

26.24.010 DEPTH.

The depth of blocks generally shall at least be sufficient to allow for two tiers of lots of normal depth.

prior code § 139.20(b)(1)

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26.24.040 ADJACENT TO THOROUGHFARES.

In order to reduce the number of vehicular intersections, long blocks shall be provided adjacent to such thoroughfares as may be designated on the general plan. Where feasible lots should not front on thoroughfares except in nonresidential areas, the subdivider may be required to dedicate direct access rights to such thoroughfares to the City.

prior code § 139.20(b)(2)

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26.24.030 ADJACENT TO FREEWAYS OR TRANSMISSION LINES.

Wherever practicable, subdivisions abutting freeways, expressways, or electrical transmission lines shall be designed so that the lots back up to these features especially where such orientation would contribute to the visual amenities of the resulting lots.

prior code § 139.20(b)(3)

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