Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside
(A)
An application for an SB9 housing project shall be ministerially reviewed and approved subject to the requirements in this section unless:
(1)
The Woodside Building Official makes written findings, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed SB9 housing project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact;
(2)
The SB9 housing project does not comply with any objective standards outlined in this section; or,
(3)
The SB9 housing project does not comply with objective requirements set forth by other regulatory agencies, such as the Woodside Fire Protection District and San Mateo County Environmental Health.
(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.