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Lot splits under SB 9 in Pinole

Pinole's own rules on lot splits under sb 9, with the code text for every value, and the state law underneath.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Pinole Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Pinole's code says

Pinole code What Pinole's code adds
How the lot may be divided
  • Each new parcel must be between 40% and 60% of the original parcel size.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    A parcel may be no smaller than forty percent (40%) of the original parcel size and no larger than sixty percent (60%) of the original parcel size.
Minimum new lot size
  • Each new parcel must be at least 1,200 square feet.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    Each parcel shall be a minimum of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
Setbacks
  • At least 4 feet.
    Applies: Side and rear setbacks for each parcel.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    Each parcel shall allow for minimum side and rear setbacks that are minimum four (4) feet.
  • At least 4 feet.
    Applies: Side and rear setbacks for an SB 9 two-unit development.
    § 17.71.070 · code text
    The side setback shall be a minimum of four (4) feet.
  • Front setback at least 20 feet.
    Applies: SB 9 units on a parcel with a front lot line; less where needed to allow units of at least 800 square feet.
    § 17.71.070 · code text
    On a parcel with a front lot line separating the lot from a street, the front setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet or as otherwise allowed per Chapter 17.56 Yard and Setback Regulations, unless such setbacks would physically preclude the construction of the unit(s) or preclude the unit(s) from being at least eight hundred (800) square feet.
Standards
  • No more than 2 lots.
    Applies: Urban lot split.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    An urban lot split conducted under the provision of this chapter shall result in no more than two (2) lots.
  • No more than 2 total units per parcel, counting primary units, ADUs and junior ADUs.
    Applies: Lots created by an urban lot split.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    No more than two (2) total units, inclusive of primary dwelling units. accessory dwelling units, and junior accessory dwelling units, may be located on each parcel created through the urban lot split.
  • Up to 2 primary units per parcel.
    Applies: SB 9 two-unit development.
    § 17.71.070 · code text
    Up to two (2) primary units per parcel may be created through the provisions of this chapter.
  • At least 6 feet between structures on the same parcel.
    Applies: SB 9 two-unit development; less where needed to allow units of at least 800 square feet.
    § 17.71.070 · code text
    The minimum distance between structures on the same parcel shall be six (6) feet, unless this would physically preclude the construction of the unit(s) or preclude the unit(s) from being at least eight hundred (800) square feet.
  • Other development standards give way if they would prevent 2 units of at least 800 square feet each.
    Applies: The standards in the city's SB 9 chapter still apply.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    Except for the standards set forth in this chapter, no development standards shall apply if they would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two (2) units of at least eight hundred (800) square feet on the parcel(s).
Owner occupancy
  • At least 3 years.
    Applies: The owner must intend to live in one unit as a principal residence from approval; signed affidavit required.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    The property owner must intend to occupy one of the units as their principal residence for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of urban lot split approval.
  • Not required.
    Applies: Community land trusts or qualified nonprofit corporations.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    Except, such occupancy is not required for community land trusts or qualified nonprofit corporations. as provided by California Government Code Section 66411.7.
Parking
  • At least 1 off-street parking space per unit.
    Applies: Not required within a half mile of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop, or 1 block of car share.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be required per unit, except for the following:
  • No minimum parking.
    Applies: Parcel within a half mile of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    The parcel is located within a half mile of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop;
  • No minimum parking.
    Applies: Parcel within 1 block of a car share vehicle.
    § 17.71.060 · code text
    The parcel is located within one block of a car share vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Pinole?

Pinole's code: Each new parcel must be between 40% and 60% of the original parcel size. (§ 17.71.060); Each new parcel must be at least 1,200 square feet. (§ 17.71.060).

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