Oakland · Zoning · S-16-A
Oakland S-16-A zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Oakland's S-16-A zone, buildings can be up to 14 ft tall and the front setback is 0 ft (Oakland code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 14 ft
- Minimum front setback: 0 ft
- Minimum side setback: 0 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 0 ft
S-16-A is a zoning district in Oakland. Every value below was read from the Oakland Municipal Code and links to its section (read October 2026). State laws such as the ADU and SB 9 rules can allow more on a residential lot. General information, not legal advice — read the code text and check with the city before you build.
Development standards in S-16-A
The general rule for a typical lot in this zone. Zoning tables often attach notes, such as rules for corner lots, lots next to a residential zone, or new subdivisions only. Open “code text” under a value to see the table cell or sentence it was read from.
| Maximum building height | 14 ft § 17.98.050 · code textTable row “Maximum Height”, column “S-16-A”: 14 ft. |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 0 ft § 17.98.050 · code textTable row “Front”, column “S-16-A”: 0 ft. |
| Minimum side setback | 0 ft § 17.98.050 · code textTable row “Interior side”, column “S-16-A”: 0 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 0 ft § 17.98.050 · code textTable row “Rear”, column “S-16-A”: 0 ft. |
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We did not find a general stories, lot size, lot coverage, FAR, density limit for S-16-A in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Oakland Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Oakland's S-16-A zone?
14 ft — Oakland Municipal Code § 17.98.050.
What is the minimum front setback in Oakland's S-16-A zone?
0 ft — Oakland Municipal Code § 17.98.050.
What is the minimum side setback in Oakland's S-16-A zone?
0 ft — Oakland Municipal Code § 17.98.050.
What is the minimum rear setback in Oakland's S-16-A zone?
0 ft — Oakland Municipal Code § 17.98.050.
General information, not legal advice.
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