Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title IV — LAND IMPROVEMENT AND USE›Chapter 16 — ZONING
Tiburon Municipal Code § 16-24.030 Office zone allowable land uses and permit requirements
Tiburon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Tiburon
Cite as: Tiburon Municipal Code § 16-24.030 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16-24.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of division 16-24 is to establish the land uses that may be allowed within the office zone established by section 16-14.020 (zoning map and zones), determines the types of zoning permit (if any) required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.
(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)
16-24.020 - Purpose of the office zone.¶
The O (office) zone is intended to provide for the establishment and maintenance of office facilities without any retail component in areas properly located in relation to residential and commercial facilities.
(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)
16-24.030 - Office zone allowable land uses and permit requirements.¶
A. Permitted uses in the O zone. Public or private office uses (not including medical and dental offices uses) and their related parking facilities when no intensification of use is proposed above and beyond existing use. Intensification of use shall be measured in terms of parking requirements, number of employees at maximum shift, and total floor area occupied.
B. Conditional uses permitted in the O zone. The following uses shall be permitted only when a conditional use permit is granted therefor, as provided in section 16-52.040 (conditional use permit).
a. Nursery school, child day-care center, or preschool;
b. Colleges;
c. Parking structures or parking lots;
d. Wireless communication facility, radio, microwave, and TV transmitter and broadcasting station, including amateur and professional; and
c. Real estate tract office.
(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)
16-24.040 - Office zone general development standards.¶
A. General standards. Proposed development within the office zone shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the office zone development standards in table 2-5 (office zone development standards).
TABLE 2-5 OFFICE ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
| Zone | Maximum Lot Coverage | Required Lot Width | Minimum Setback Requirements | Minimum Setback Requirements | Minimum Setback Requirements | Maximum Height Limit | Maximum Height Limit | Maximum FAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone | Maximum Lot Coverage | Required Lot Width | Front | Sides | Rear | Primary | Accessory | Maximum FAR |
| O | 50% | 60 ft. | 30 ft. | 8 ft. | 10 ft. | 30 ft. | 15 ft. | 1.00 1 |
| Notes: 1. Including associated parking structures. |
B. Approval of a conditional use permit. Approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with the provisions of section 16-52.040 (conditional use permit) is required prior to:
Establishment of uses listed in subsection 16-24.030.B;
New construction or subdivision of land;
Additions to existing structures;
Reconstruction of existing structures; and/or
Grading of undeveloped or cleared land.
(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)
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