Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing projects.
Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside
(A)
SB9 units shall comply with all development regulations in Chapters 151 (Site Development) and 153 (Zoning) unless such regulation is modified by this section. In the event there is a conflict between this section and other parts of the Municipal Code, the requirements in this section shall apply. Table S-1 below provides development standards for SB9 units that are up to 800 square feet in floor area on any parcel greater than 1,200 square feet in a single-family residential zone.
TABLE S-1: Development Standards for all SB9 Lots
| TABLE S-1: Development Standards for all SB9 Lots | ||||
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| Development Standards | Zoning Districts | |||
| R-1 | SR | RR | SCP | |
| Lot Area Size Minimum | None. See Chapter 152, Article XIV for SB9 lot splits |
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| Floor Area Maximum (Square Feet) |
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| SB9 Unit Size | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| TFA1 | 1,600 (Includes 800 for each SB9 Lots.) |
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| Setbacks Minimum (Feet) | ||||
| Front | 30 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Sides | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rear | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ministerial Setback Encroachments | Ministerial exceptions to setbacks in Section 153.207(C) apply for SB9 housing projects with the following modifcations: 1. The minimum setback is four feet to the side and rear, and the encroachments allowed in Section 153.207(C)(1), are prohibited. |
| 2. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment must be at least four feet from side and rear property lines and comply with the required front setback, or a greater setback if required by Chapter 150 (Building Regulations). 3. Section 153.207(C)(6) [Building Corner Wall Exception] is not permitted on SB9 lots. |
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| Height Maximum (Feet) | ||||
| Plate Height | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Building | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Ministerial and Discretionary Height Exceptions listed in Section 153.208(C) and (D) |
Not Permitted | on SB9 lots | ||
| Parking | ||||
| Number of spaces | One parking space per unit | |||
| Paved Area and Surface Coverage Maximum (Square Feet) |
(10% of lot area in square feet + 1,000)(1.2) |
50% of lot area or 15,000, whichever is less |
50% of lot area or 15,000, whichever is less |
50% of lot area or 9,000, whichever is less |
| Basements (Cubic Yards) | Not Permitted | |||
| Design Review Process | Town staf shall review SB9 housing projects for compliance with the objective design standards on fle in the Planning Department with review of a building permit application |
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| Exceptions for the Woodside Glens in this chapter |
Not Permitted on SB9 lots | |||
| 1Unused allowable foor area for any individual SB9 unit may not be used to increase the allowable size any other SB9 unit. |
(B)
Exceptions to standards in Chapters 151 and 153 for SB9 Housing Projects. If it is not feasible to comply with all applicable standards for SB9 housing projects when constructing up to two 800-square-foot residential units on a property, the applicant shall provide all necessary information requested by the Town (e.g., a topographic survey, septic feasibility study, etc.) to demonstrate that it is infeasible to construct one or both of the proposed 800-square-foot residential units while complying with all applicable development standards for review by the Town. Once the complete feasibility study is reviewed by the Town, the
Planning Director, and Town Engineer if the exception is subject to Section 151.60, shall determine which of the development standards in Chapters 151 (Site Development) and 153 (Zoning) may be modified to allow for up to two residential units that are no more than 800 square feet and evaluate feasible locations for the residential unit(s) to find the location(s) that create the fewest impacts to environmentally sensitive areas such as stream corridors, wetlands, and steep slopes.
(Ord. 2022-624, § 4(Exh. B), effective 2-10-22)
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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.