Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside
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For the purposes of this section, all definitions included in Section 153.005 shall apply, in addition to the definitions listed below that shall have meanings as follows:
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS. Most current objective design standards adopted by the Town Council.
SENATE BILL 9, ATKINS, (SB9). An act to amend Section 66452.6 of, and to add Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 to, the California Government Code, relating to land use, that was signed into law by the Governor on September 16, 2021, and filed with Secretary of State on September 16, 2021. Referred to as SB9 in this chapter.
SB9 HOUSING PROJECT. Development that includes up to two residential units that use the SB9 development standards outlined in this section.
SB9 LOT. Single-family residential lots that are created from an SB9 lot split or a lot upon which one or more SB9 units are constructed.
SB9 LOT SPLIT. Division of a single-family residential lot from one lot to two lots that comply with the requirements of Article XIV of Chapter 152.
SB9 UNIT. Existing residential unit(s) on a lot(s) created from an SB9 lot split, or a new residential unit(s) constructed as an SB9 housing project.
(Ord. 2022-624, § 4(Exh. B), effective 2-10-22)
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▸Chapter 153 — ZONING
Overview- Sec. 153.001 - Adoption; short title.
- Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.003 - Contents.
- Sec. 153.004 - Application and interpretation.
- Sec. 153.005 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
- Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
- Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: pe…
- Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditi…
- Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
- Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Develo…
- Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purpo…
- 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.202 - General conformity required.
- Sec. 153.203 - Required conditions in all zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.204 - Exceptions for minor improvements for disabled …
- 153.205 - LOT AREA
- 153.207 - SETBACKS
- 153.208 - HEIGHT
- 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
- 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
- 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
- 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.222 - General application.
- Sec. 153.223 - Minimum number of required automobile parking s…
- Sec. 153.224 - General provisions for off-road parking facilit…
- Sec. 153.225 - Development and maintenance of parking areas.
- Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.
- Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, struc…
- Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
- Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
- Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
- Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, addition…
- Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
- Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
- 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
- Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.413 - Average ground slope.
- Sec. 153.414 - Lot yield; slope-density standards.
- Sec. 153.415 - Development standards.
- Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
- Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
- Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
- Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
- Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
- Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
- Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault…
- Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
- 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
- Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
- Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
- Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
- Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
- Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site dev…
- Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
- Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
- Sec. 153.441 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.442 - Application.
- Sec. 153.443 - Uses permitted.
- Sec. 153.444 - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 153.445 - General limitations.
- 153.500 - SIGNS
- Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.502 - Signs permitted in all districts.
- Sec. 153.503 - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 153.504 - Sign permits and design review.
- Sec. 153.505 - Signs permitted in the community commercial dis…
- Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
- Sec. 153.507 - Holiday displays.
- Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
- Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
- Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit ap…
- Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
- Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
- Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
- Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
- Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
- Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
- Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
- Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
- Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
- Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
- Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
- Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
- Sec. 153.701 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.702 - Findings.
- Sec. 153.703 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.704 - Compliance required.
- Sec. 153.705 - Architectural and Site Review Board reviews.
- Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
- 153.900 - PROCEDURES
- Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
- Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
- Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
- Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
- Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
- Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
- Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
- 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
- Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
- Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
- Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
- Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
- Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
- Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
- 153.940 - VARIANCES
- Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
- Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
- Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
- Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
- Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
- Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
- Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
- 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.964 - Planning Commission and Council Action.
- Sec. 153.965 - New applications.
- Sec. 153.971 - Appeals on decisions.
- Sec. 153.972 - Filing appeals.
- Sec. 153.973 - Procedure for appeals.
- Sec. 153.974 - Town Council hearing of an appeal.
- 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
- Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/…
- Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
- Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing…
- Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area …
- Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
- Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
- 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
- Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
- Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
- Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.