Woodside Municipal Code § 153.103 Zoning Map

The following zoning districts into which the Town is divided are established in order to provide a range of adequate housing opportunities, and commercial services to meet day-to-day needs, and a high degree of environmental quality for all economic segments of the community and are designated as follows:

(1975 Code, § 9-2.106) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1988-376, effective 12-8-88; Am. Ord. 1989-394, effective 10-12-89; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2015-565, effective 2-26-15; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 2 (Exh. A), 10-24-24; Ord. No. 2024-640, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; 2025-646, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 3-27-25)

(A) The SCP District applies to certain lands designated in the General Plan diagram and text as "problem areas" and other land with similar characteristics as designated by the Planning Commission where more than one significant problem exists. The Special Conservation Planning (SCP) Districts are special rural residential classifications where the minimum lot size is either five acres, 7½ acres, or ten acres, and where minimum lot size for newly created lots shall increase as the average slope of the lot increases for lots over 15 percent average slope where the provisions of Section 153.414 of this chapter apply. The purpose of the SCP District is to provide for reduced human densities for lands containing characteristics such as, but not limited to, steep hillsides, geological hazards, difficult road access, or soil or water problems, and to implement the policies of the General Plan. Below are guidelines for SCP District classification.

(1) Findings.

(a) In 1988, the Town Council adopted a revised Woodside General Plan. Said General Plan set forth certain policies for evaluating lot densities, goals for development, defining environmentally sensitive areas and the constraints found therein.

(b) Also in 1988 and 1989, the Town staff did a detailed study of the various constraints as identified in General Plan Policy 2111. A constraints map of the Town was prepared (herein the "Map"). The most constrained areas were compared with other zoning districts to determine whether their zoning designation reflected the level of constraints shown for the property. It was determined that areas with greater constraints were zoned with a similar density to areas less constrained.

(c) A broader range of districts for environmentally sensitive areas were created for the SCP Zoning District as set forth in division (A)(1) above, which districts were created to allow residential density to be varied in the SCP District according to environmental constraints.

(d) In order to provide greater consistency with the General Plan, and to provide guidelines for application of the SCP Zoning classifications the following regulations shall apply:

(2) Constraints/definitions. Environmental constraints have been identified in the Town. The Town's Constraints Map, dated April, 1988, on file with the Town Clerk, is incorporated herein by reference. The constraints which have been identified are relevant to the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town. The constraints and their definitions are as follows:

(3) Application of constraints. In order to control the density of development on more constrained property, and protect the health, safety and welfare of persons and property, the following zoning classifications shall be applied in the SCP District consistent with the greater number of identified constraints:

(4) Further reduction of lot density. In addition to the minimum lot sizes in the SCP Zoning District, lot density may be further reduced at the time of any subdivision of such property pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Town in effect at the time of subdivision.

(5) Identification of constraints. Identification of constraints affecting a parcel shall be determined by the Planning Director, with the assistance of Town staff. The Planning Director shall make such determination in accordance with the following procedure:

(a) Ascertain the constraints affecting the parcel;

(b) Ascertain the percentage of the parcel subject to one constraint, then two constraints, and then to each respective multiple of constraints thereafter, up to a maximum of six constraints.

(c) A parcel shall be identified as having a total number of constraints, for classification purposes, equal to the number of constraints shown for 50 percent or more of the parcel's area, counting backwards from the areas subject to the greatest number of constraints.

For example: A parcel of 600 acres is identified as having 15 percent (90 acres) with constraints, 20 percent (120 acres) with constraints, 60 percent (360 acres) with constraints, five percent (30 acres) with constraints and zero percent with (five or six) constraints. Counting backwards from the higher number of constraints 50 percent of the property is reached with three constraints. This property would be assigned to the SCP 7.5 District Classification.

(d) In addition, a parcel shall be classified as if 50 percent of its property were subject to one additional constraint where the total parcel is subject to four or more constraints.

For example: In the 600-acre parcel above, there are constraints applicable to the property. Instead of being classified with constraints, as are applicable to 50 percent of its area, it would be classified with constituents due to the greater number (four or more) of constraints that apply overall to the property. It would be classified therefore in the SCP-10 District Classification.

(B) The RR District is a rural residential classification where the minimum three-acre lot size requirement, for newly created lots, shall increase as the average slope of the ground increases where the provisions of Section 153.414 apply. The purpose of the RR District is to preserve the Town's primarily rural single-family character.

(C) The SR District is a suburban residential classification where the minimum one-acre lot size requirement, for newly created lots, shall increase as the average slope of a lot increases where the provisions of Section 153.414 of this chapter apply. The purpose of the SR District is to provide suburban residential opportunities within the Town's predominately rural setting.

(D) The R-1 District is a residential classification where the minimum 20,000 square feet lot size requirements, for newly created lots, shall increase as the average slope of a lot increases where the provisions of Section 153.414 of this chapter apply. Note: Newly created lots in the R-1 District shall comply with the slope density requirements for the SR District in Section 153.414.

(E) The MF District is a multi-family residential classification that, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65583.2(h) and (i), permits development without discretionary action and requires a minimum of 20 residential units per acre and a maximum of 25 units per acre when at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households. Developments of up to 20 units per acre will also be allowed if at least 60 percent of units are affordable to lower income households and the remaining units are affordable for moderate income households and at least 16 units total are provided.

(F) The MF-20 District is a multi-family residential classification intended to accommodate residential housing and allows up to 20 residential units per acre.

(G) The MFRZ District is a multi-family residential classification that allows development of up to 20 residential units per acre on portions of the San Mateo Community College-Cañada College Campus identified on the Town zoning map.

(H) The Multi-Family Residential Development Overlay Zone (MFOZ) is an overlay district applied to the San Mateo Community College-Cañada College Campus parcels. The overlay zone allows multi-family residential development of up to 20 units per acre on portions of the Cañada College campus parcel zoned as MFRZ. Multi-family housing may only be proposed on any portion of the campus with a zoning amendment to establish an MFRZ on the specific area zoned for MFRZ. Any portion of the campus with an MFRZ designation shall be subject to the objective design standards established for the Cañada College Campus.

(I) The CC District is a commercial classification designating uses which have the probability of primarily serving the frequent recurring day-to-day needs of the local community.

(J) The Open Space Zone Districts, OSH, OSN, OSRL, OSRM and OSM, have no minimum lot size. The purpose of the OSH, OSN, OSRL, OSRM and OSM Districts are to implement the polices of the open space element of the General Plan, principally to conserve open space for the preservation of natural resources, outdoor recreation and the public health and safety. The provisions of Section 153.414 of this chapter shall not apply to lots in the OSH, OSN, OSRL, OSRM and OSM Districts.

(K) (1)

Definition of Planned Community Commercial District. A Planned Community Commercial District is intended to govern and accommodate various types of commercial development, as may be allowed in a Community Commercial District ("CCD"), while allowing greater flexibility in design and planning consistent with the General Plan. Any commercial development that is a subject of an application for enactment of a PCCD under the ordinance codified in this section is hereinafter referred to as a "Project." A PCCD is further intended to obtain substantial public benefit and to provide for maximum review of any proposed project by the Town Council and the agencies of the Town.

(2) Relationship of Planned Community Commercial District to Community Commercial District. All or any part of a CCD may be designated under the provisions of this chapter as a PCCD. One or more PCCDs may exist within a CCD.

(3) Alternative rules for governing a PCCD. A PCCD may be governed solely under existing zoning ordinances, applicable to a CCD ("CCD Rules") or under rules that may be established specifically for the purposes of the PCCD as provided in this chapter ("PCCD Rules"). The PCCD Rules may incorporate all or part of the CCD Rules under the terms and conditions established in division (G)(2) above.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.107) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1989-385, effective 4-13-89; Am. Ord. 1989-389, effective 9-1-89; Am. Ord. 1989-393, effective 10-12-89; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2012-553, effective 8-23-12; Am. Ord. 2015-565, effective 2-26-15; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; Ord. No. 2024-640, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; 2025-644, § 2, effective 1-14-25; 2025-646, § 3 (Exh. A), effective 3-27-25)

A map entitled "Zoning Map, Town of Woodside" is incorporated by reference, made a part of this chapter, and designated as Section 153.103. The zoning map shall be available for public inspections at the Town Hall under the same terms and conditions as other public documents.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.108) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 3 (Exh. B), effective 10-24-24; Ord. No. 2024-640, § 3 (Exh. B), effective 10-24-24)

The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be shown on the zoning map maintained in the office of the Planning Department. Where any uncertainty exists as to the boundary of a district as shown on the zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(A) Where a boundary line is indicated as following a road, the boundary line shall be construed as following the road right-of-way center line.

(B) Where a boundary line appears to follow or coincides approximately with a lot line or property ownership line, the boundary line shall be construed as following the line or property ownership line.

(C) Where a boundary line is not indicated as following a road and does not follow or coincide approximately with a lot line or property ownership line, the boundary line shall be determined by scaled measurement of the zoning map.

(D) Where further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission, upon a written application or on its own motion, shall determine the location of the boundary line in question, giving due consideration to the location indicated on the zoning map, the objectives of the General Plan, and the purposes set forth in the zoning district regulations.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.109) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

(A) Where adjoining unincorporated land has been prezoned in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the California Government Code, the zoning district applied by the prezoning action shall become effective when such lands are annexed to the Town.

(B) Where a prezoning action has not been taken, all land or territory annexed to the Town, simultaneously with such action, shall be classified in the SCP District and shall be so shown on the zoning map until such time as the property is rezoned to a district consistent with its use and with the General Plan.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.110) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter:

(A) No structure shall be erected, reconstructed, relocated, or structurally altered to have a greater height or bulk or to cover a greater proportion of the lot upon which it is situated under the limitations set forth in this chapter for the district in which such structure is located. If such structure, on or before August 12, 1980, is larger than the maximum otherwise permitted under the provisions of this chapter, the structure shall not be further increased in such height, bulk, or parcel coverage, except as provided in Section 153.236(B).

(B) No structure shall be erected, reconstructed, relocated, or structurally altered which would result in smaller yards than permissible under the limitations set forth for the district in which such structure is located, except as provided in Sections 153.236(C) and 153.237.

(C) No setback, off-road parking space, or loading space for any structure or upon any lot shall be reduced below the minimum requirements set forth for such setback, parking space, or loading space. If already less than the minimum required for the district in which each is located, there shall be no further intrusion into the required setback area.

(D) No lot shall be used for a principal use, conditional use, or accessory use, except:

(1) Lots shown on a land division or subdivision map approved by the Town; and

(2) Lots which are excepted from the area requirements of this chapter by Section 153.205(C).

(1975 Code, § 9-2.111) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

The table set forth in this section indicates by the symbol "X" the permitted, conditional and accessory uses allowed in each district. Uses not listed in the table under any case category, shall not be permitted under this chapter unless the Planning Commission determines that the use is similar to the uses listed in the table.

TABLE A-1: Permitted Uses and Structures in Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts

TABLE A-2: Conditional Uses in Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts

TABLE A-3: Accessory Uses in Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts

(1975 Code, § 9-2.112) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1989-399, effective 10-12-89; Am. Ord. 1991-451, effective 1-9-92; Am. Ord. 1995-478, effective 4-23-95; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2001-510, effective 6-7-01; Am. Ord. 2003-518, effective 7-24-03; Am. Ord. 2005-525, effective 5-12-05; Am. Ord. 2012-554, effective 8-23-12; Am. Ord. 2012-557, effective 12-27-12; Am. Ord. 2012-558, effective 1-10-13; Am. Ord. 2013-559, effective 3-14-13; Am. Ord. 2015-565, effective 2-26-15; Am. Ord. 2015-566, effective 6-11-15; Am. Ord. 2015-567, effective 7-9-15; Am. Ord. 2015-569, effective 1-7-16; Am. Ord. 2017-582, effective 2-23-17; Am. Ord. 2017-585, effective 4-27-17; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-594, § 2, effective 5-24-18; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; Ord. No. 2024-640, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; 2025-646, § 3 (Exh. A), effective 3-27-25)

The table set forth in this section indicates by the symbol "X" the permitted, conditional and accessory uses allowed in each district. Uses not listed in the table under any case category, shall not be permitted under this chapter unless the Planning Commission determines that the use is similar to the uses listed in the table.

TABLE B-1: Permitted Uses and Structures in Open Space Zoning Districts

TABLE B-2: Conditional Uses in Open Space Zoning Districts

TABLE B-3: Accessory Uses in Open Space Zoning Districts

(Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2017-591, effective 12-14-17)

(A) Imitation of a PCCD: Application for creation. A PCCD may be established as an overlay zoning district for property which is within a CCD in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter for amendments of the Town zoning ordinance. Application for a PCCD may be made at any time by any one of the following parties:

(1) The Town Council;

(2) The Planning Commission; or

(3) Any holder of a fee or possessory interest in any of the real property located in a CCD.

(B) Establishment and scope of PCCD rules. Any applicant for the establishment of a PCCD may seek approval for the imposition of PCCD rules on that PCCD from the Town Council and the Planning Commission (the "reviewing bodies") pursuant to division (D) below. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, however, no PCCD rule shall change or deviate from the applicable height and parking standards of the CCD rules, and, without limiting the foregoing, no PCCD rule shall deviate from any other quantified CCD rule by more than 25 percent. Upon such approval of the proposed PCCD by the reviewing bodies, the PCCD rules shall become a part of the zoning ordinances of the Town.

(C) Conceptual plan. Each application for the establishment of a PCCD shall be accompanied by a conceptual plan in written and graphic form (a "conceptual plan"). Upon approval of the proposed PCCD by the reviewing bodies pursuant to division (D) below, the conceptual plan shall become a part of the zoning map of the Town.

(1) Elements of a conceptual plan. Each conceptual plan shall show the following information in respect of any project in graphic or schematic form in a scale reasonably satisfactory to the Planning Director:

(a) Land uses;

(b) Location of new and existing buildings, structures and building groups;

(c) Architectural plans, elevations and cross sections in standard schematic format;

(d) Floor area ratios and maximum heights of proposed new buildings and structures;

(e) Vehicular, equestrian, bicycle and pedestrian circulation systems, including preliminary street cross-sections;

(f) Location and type of existing and proposed landscaping, including identification of any trees to be removed;

(g) Narrative and graphic depiction of the relation to and impact on present and future (u contemplated by the General Plan) land use in surrounding area;

(h) Narrative and graphic depiction of proposed off-street parking, including the location and number of parking spaces and the proposed ratio of parking spaces to number of persons using project facilities;

(i) Any additional data as may be reasonably required by the Planning Director to analyze the application for the PCCD in respect of the requirements and goals of this section.

(2) Submission of conceptual plan to Architectural and Site Review Board. The conceptual plan (together with any proposed PCCD rules) shall be submitted by the applicant to the Architectural and Site Review Board ("ASRB") for its review and report of its recommendations to the Planning Director.

(3) Requirements for additional information to be submitted with proposed PCCD rules or conceptual plan. The Town Council, the Planning Commission or the Planning Director may, at any time before any proposed PCCD rules or conceptual plan are finally approved, require an applicant to submit information, in addition to that required to be submitted as part of the conceptual plan or otherwise required by this section, which will reasonably assist the reviewing bodies to determine the substantial conformity of the proposed project with the General Plan and to make or fail to make the findings required under division (H) below. Such additional information may include without limitation data concerning whether the project is economically feasible or any information suggested by the ASRB in its report to the Planning Director.

(D) Approval of PCCD rules and conceptual plan. Each conceptual plan and, if applicable, any proposed PCCD rules shall be required to be approved by the Planning Commission and, thereafter, by the Town Council.

(E) Conditional use permit and specific development plan. A conditional use permit shall be required for any and all uses in a PCCD.

(1) Conditions to development. An application for a conditional use permit under this section shall include a specific development plan covering the entire PCCD and all projects proposed to be located therein (the "specific development plan"). No construction or other development shall commence within the proposed PCCD until the Planning Commission and then the Town Council shall approve the specific development plan. The specific development plan, upon approval by the reviewing bodies, shall become a part of the subject conditional use permit.

(2) Time for submission of specific development plan. The applicant shall submit the application for approval of a specific development plan within one year following the adoption of the conceptual plan for the proposed PCCD.

(3) Elements of specific development plan. The specific development plan shall include the following elements:

(a) A map showing the existing topography and the proposed topography of the project at one-foot contour intervals, or as otherwise approved by the Town Planning Director's staff;

(b) A site plan for the entire area of the proposed PCCD showing:

1. Vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian, if applicable, circulation;

2. Parking areas and the proposed ratio of parking spaces (off-street/on-street) to the number of persons using project facilities, all parking aisles, stall and curve radii dimensions and landscaped areas;

3. Areas proposed for dedication for parks, parkways, playgrounds or public buildings;

4. Landscaped public open space;

5. Landscaped private open space;

6. Placement of all proposed buildings and structures and property lines,

7. A detailed tabulation of the densities;

8. Any or all additional plans, diagrams and information, when deemed reasonably appropriate by the Planning Director, of the following types:

a. An off-street parking and loading plan;

b. A circulation diagram showing proposed movement of vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, equines and goods within the proposed PCCD and to and from adjacent public thoroughfares;

c. Information and diagrams showing special engineering features and traffic regulation devices needed to facilitate or [ensure] the safety of movement of vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, equines and goods;

d. A landscaping and tree planting plan showing, inter alia, the approximate location, type and size of tree and plant materials to be retained or installed;

e. An engineering site grading plan showing proposed finished grades, public improvements and site drainage;

f. A detailed engineering improvement plan showing public utilities within the proposed PCCD, including provisions for off-site connections and facilities necessary to serve the project;

g. A written statement describing proposed recreation and open space areas, including proposals for ownership, development and maintenance thereof;

(c) Complete preliminary architectural plans, elevations and cross sections;

(d) A development schedule providing the following:

1. The approximate date on which construction of any proposed project within the PCCD can be expected to begin.

2. The anticipated rate of development.

3. The anticipated completion date.

Such schedule, if approved by the reviewing bodies in the course of approval of the conditional use permit, shall be known as the development schedule.

(F) Applications by Town Council or Planning Commission. Notwithstanding the requirements of divisions (B), (C) and (E) above, a PCCD initiated by the Planning Commission or the Town Council shall require only a graphic conceptual plan containing, at the discretion of the Town Council, all or part of the information required under division (C) above.

(G) General development standards and requirements. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, all projects shall be subject to the goals, policies, standards and requirements, taken from and referring to paragraphs of the General Plan, that are set forth in Exhibit A that is appended to the ordinance codified in this section and hereby incorporated herein.

(H) Findings.

(1) Conformity to General Plan. As a condition to approval of a conceptual plan, any PCCD rules or a conditional use permit under the provisions of this section, the Planning Commission or the Town Council, as the case may be, shall make all of the following findings with respect to the matter under consideration:

(a) The conceptual plan, PCCD rules or conditional use permit, as the case may be, and any proposed project will conform to the General Plan, including without limitation all of the goals, policies, standards and requirements set forth in division (G) above;

(b) The uses proposed for the PCCD will not be detrimental to present and planned uses of surrounding property, as the latter are described in the General Plan;

(c) The PCCD and any projects proposed therefor will be consistent with the applicable provisions of Section 153.927;

(d) The PCCD and any projects proposed therefor will not have a materially adverse and unmitigatable impact on finances of the Town.

(2) Special findings regarding PCCD rules. If any PCCD rules are to be adopted, then in addition to the findings required under division (H)(1) above, the Planning Commission or the Town Council, as the case may be, shall make all of the following findings with respect to the matter under consideration: The proposed PCCD rules will result in or permit a public benefit exceeding the public benefit that would result if the PCCD were governed solely under the CCD rules. For the purposes of this section, examples of such benefits may include but not be limited to the providing of:

(a) Landscaping or open space;

(b) On-site or off-site public improvements such as trails, pathways, off-road parking or retail services for local residents; or

(c) Off-site public improvements not normally required as part of a commercial development.

(3) Special findings regarding Conditional Use permits. If an application for a conditional use permit is to be approved, then in addition to the findings required under division (H)(1) above, the Planning Commission or the Town Council, as the case may be, shall also find with respect to the matter under consideration that the specific development plan conforms to the conceptual plan approved in respect of the proposed PCCD.

(I) Amendment of elements of PCCD.

(1) Changes in conceptual plan. Changes in the conceptual plan shall be considered the same as changes in a zoning ordinance and shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 153.961 through 153.965.

(2) Changes in specific development plan. Changes in the specific development plan shall be considered the same as changes in a use permit and shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 153.921 through 153.930.

(J) Forfeiture of conditional use permit. A conditional use permit granted under this section shall become null and void unless the development schedule is met in all respects. For good cause shown by the person to whom the conditional use permit has been issued in a writing delivered to the Town Clerk prior to the expiration of the development schedule, the Town Council may extend the limits imposed by the development schedule in accordance with Sections 153.961 through 153.965. Extensions of the conditional use permit may be granted for up to one year at the discretion of the Town Council, provided that such extensions shall not exceed two years cumulatively.

(K) Rezoning. If, in the opinion of the Planning Commission or the Town Council, a private applicant shall at any time fail to meet any requirement of the applicable conditional use permit other than the requirements of the development schedule, then, notwithstanding the granting of any extensions pursuant to division (G) above, upon a written recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Town Council, or upon motion of the Town Council, as the case may be, the Town Council may initiate proceedings under Sections 153.961 through 153.965 to rezone the property to another zoning district which shall conform to the General Plan.

(L) Relationship of PCCD ordinance to other ordinances. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this chapter, the general provisions of the Town zoning ordinance which apply to all zones shall also apply to PCCDs.

(M) Application and fees. Applications for establishment of a PCCD in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be made by the applicant or any duly authorized agent thereof on forms to be prescribed by the Town and shall be accompanied by fees to be established by resolution adopted by the Town Council.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.112.1) (Ord. 1988-376, effective 12-8-88; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

(A) Development within multi-family residential zoning districts, (MF, MF-20, and MFRZ), are subject to the development standards and requirements of this section.

(B) Development standards and requirements.

(1) The following standards shall be met by any proposed MF or MFRZ development:

(a) Density. The allowable density shall be defined pursuant to Section 153.102 of this Code.

(b) Site grading. Site grading may exceed 1,500 cubic yards without Planning Commission approval of an exception as outlined in Chapter 151.

(c) Landscape screening buffer. For lots that share a property line with a single-family residential zoning district (R-1, SR, RR, or SCP), a ten-foot-deep landscape screening buffer shall be provided along the full length of the shared property line(s).

(d) Garbage enclosures. All garbage storage areas shall be enclosed with a solid fence or wall that is six feet in height and 20 feet away from an adjacent single-family residential zoning district.

(e) Lighting. No exterior lighting element shall be placed above the height of the ground-floor plate line, except when necessary to illuminate upper floor outdoor spaces, such as balconies or decks. All exterior lighting shall be directed downward and fully shielded. Lighting shall be placed so that the light will not shine directly on lands of adjacent properties.

(f) Utility screening. Street-level views of ground-mounted utility cabinets and mechanical equipment shall be screened with landscape screening and/or a solid fence or wall that is at least the height of the item being screened, but in no case taller than six feet. Built screening shall be constructed with natural wood, or one or more of the materials used on the project building(s) façade.

(g) Number of driveways. A site may have up to two driveways without Planning Commission approval of a second driveway exception outlined in Chapter 151. Additional driveways may be approved by the Town Engineer if required for emergency vehicle access.

(h) Lot yield; slope density standards. Lot yield; slope density standards outlined in Section 153.414 do not apply to portions of land being subdivided for MF or MFRZ zoned properties identified on the Town zoning map.

(i) Slopes in excess of 35 percent. Multi-family residential development may occur on slopes in excess of 35 percent without approval of a variance.

(j) Fire safety and building regulations. All multi-family residential development shall be in compliance with the building and fire safety regulations contained in Chapter 150. An Emergency Evacuation Plan shall be required with a proposed development.

(2) Objective design standards for Cañada College Campus Property. MFRZ development shall comply with objective design standards adopted by the Town Council for portions of the Cañada College property identified as MFRZ on the Town zoning map.

(3) Objective design standards for 773 Cañada Road. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for portions of 773 Cañada Road identified on the Town zoning map.

(4) Objective design standards for the Raymundo Drive Parcel. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for the Town-owned Raymundo Drive parcel (Assessor Parcel Number 072-041-040) identified on the Town zoning map.

(5) Objective design standards for the High Road Parcel. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for the High Road parcel (Assessor Parcel Number 069-170-450) identified on the Town zoning map.

(C) Evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria for MF and MFRZ projects are the development standards and requirements provided in division (B)(1) of this section and objective design standards identified for specific MF and MFRZ sites, as provided in division (B)(2) through division (B)(5) of this section.

(D) Amendment of an approved multi-family project. Any change to an approved multi-family project, shall be processed and reviewed following the same evaluation criteria and process described for MFRD review and approval in division (D) of this section, except for the conversion of existing space for an accessory dwelling unit, and/or construction of a new addition or structure for an accessory dwelling unit, which shall be by the Planning Director.

(E) Lapse of permits. Lapse and extensions of permits issued under Section 153.110 shall be governed by Section 153.917, except that the Planning Director may issue up to two extensions of the formal design review permit for up to two years each, for a maximum extension of no more than four years.

(F) Relationship of MF ordinance to other ordinances. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this section, the general provisions of the Town zoning ordinance which apply to all zones shall also apply to MF and MFRZ zones.

(G) Application and fees. Applications for rezoning to MF or MFRZ shall be made by the applicant or any duly authorized agent thereof on forms to be prescribed by the Town and shall be accompanied by fees to be established by resolution adopted by the Town Council.

(Ord. 2015-565, effective 2-26-15; Am. Ord. 2017-585, effective 4-27-17; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-593, effective 4-26-18; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; Ord. No. 2024-640, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; 2025-644, § 3, effective 1-14-25; 2025-646, § 3 (Exh. A), effective 3-27-25)

Home Occupations shall comply with the following regulations:

(A) Such occupations shall be conducted by no more than two resident occupants entirely within either the main dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit.

(B) The total floor area used for home occupations shall not exceed one-fourth of the total floor area of the main residence or 400 square feet, whichever is less, regardless of where on the parcel such occupation is carried on.

(C) No products shall be sold or stocked for sale other than those produced on the premises. No outdoor storage of material shall be permitted. No vehicle related to the home occupation larger than a three-fourths ton truck nor more than two vehicles related to the home occupation shall be parked on the premises.

(D) There shall be no show window, window display, or sign to attract customers or clients.

(E) Home occupations shall not require internal or external structural alterations, nor shall construction features or mechanical equipment not customary in dwellings be permitted.

(F) Home occupations shall not result in a change of the character of the dwelling or adversely affect the uses permitted in the residential district.

(G) No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation which equipment or process creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the premises. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receiver or causes fluctuations in line voltages off the premises.

(H) A home occupation shall not cause an increase in parking demand or a significant increase in pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the vicinity.

(I) A home occupation shall not be conducted on any site unless a permit authorizing the use has been issued by the Town. An application for a home occupation permit shall be filed with the Town. No public hearing shall be required, but the public notice shall be the same as that for public hearings as set forth in Section 153.963 of this chapter. A home occupation permit shall be valid for a period of one year and shall be renewed annually. The provisions of Chapter 110 shall apply to all home occupations and the renewal of the home occupation permit shall be concurrent with the business license renewal.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.113) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1987-350, effective 10-8-87; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2003-519, effective 7-24-03; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

Wineries established and bonded prior to June 1, 1991 shall be deemed legal nonconforming uses. All such pre-existing wineries shall register with the Planning Department of the Town within 90 days of the effective date of this section on a form prepared by the Planning Director. Wineries, which are bonded after June 1, 1991 shall comply with the following regulations:

(A) Two acres shall be the minimum lot size of a property proposed for a winery; a minimum of one-half acre of the winery property must be planted in grapes; if contiguously owned parcels are required to satisfy this requirement, then the conditional use permit is effective only as long as the owner owns those lots which satisfy the acreage requirement;

(B) Production shall be limited to 1,000 gallons of wine annually, sales are limited to 2,000 gallons annually, and on-site storage is limited to no more than 4,000 gallons;

(C) The network of roads serving the area shall be adequate to accommodate trucks related to a winery operation. The property shall have access to and be within 2,000 feet of an arterial or collector road as defined in Sections 2410 and 2411 of the General Plan (Exhibit 8). The impact of traffic added to an area, over and above what currently exists, or is anticipated, shall be considered in the review of each application or renewal.

(D) The requirements of the San Mateo County Health Officer and Town ordinances regarding disposal and treatment of winery wastes and washdown water shall be complied with. No waste water or washdown water from the winery operations shall be connected or disposed of into a domestic septic tank.

(E) The conditional use permit shall be reviewed annually for the first three years, and once every three years thereafter, and will be subject to cancellation if it is determined by the Planning Commission that the conditions contained herein or any other conditions that may be attached to the permit have not been followed;

(F) The setback requirements for winery operations shall be as follows:

(1) Interior winery operations shall be 50 feet from a property line shared with a different owner, and 100 feet from a residence on an adjacent property not under the same ownership as that of the winery;

(2) Seasonal exterior winery operations, such as bottling and crushing, shall be at least 50 feet from a property line shared with a different property owner, and 100 feet from a residence on an adjacent property not under the same ownership as that of the winery;

(G) Crushing shall be limited to a maximum of seven days of activity per year;

(H) The premises shall be kept in a clean, sanitary condition at all times, and maintained and operated in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances;

(I) The applicant shall obtain a manufacturer's, type 02, license from the California Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC), and a bonded winery permit, from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms;

(J) Sales shall be by off-site delivery only, except at events held under division (N) below. On-site pick-up and delivery shall be limited to routine parcel service pickup and delivery;

(K) No trucking of fermented or refermented wine juice, or fruit juice shall be permitted to the site;

(L) The winery shall be accessory to the principal residential use;

(M) Equipment shall be stored when not in use so it is not visible from adjacent public or private roads or properties;

(N) Wine tasting and tours shall be by invitation only; and

(O) A bottling truck shall be allowed to park on a driveway and bottle the wine/fruit juice for a maximum of ten business days per year.

(Ord. 1991-451, effective 1-9-92; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

Parcels zoned residential in or adjoining the Town Center may not be used to facilitate or support commercial use of other parcels, including parking or access,

(1) Except where a permit was granted by the Town for the use of the residential parcel and improvements were constructed prior to June 1, 1988, and

(2) Except residentially zoned parcels within the Woodside Road-Whiskey Hill Road Parking Assessment District, as established November 2, 1988, which may be improved only as shown on the Town Center Site Plan, dated March 8, 1989 with at least (50 percent) percent of each residential parcel remaining undeveloped or landscaped.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.114) (Ord. 1988-375, effective 11-6-88 [repeal by vote of people]; Am. Res. 1989-4590, effective - -; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)