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Redwood City CP zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Redwood City's CP zone, generally buildings can be up to 100 ft tall and the front setback is 25 ft, with the conditions listed below (Redwood City code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 100 ft
- Minimum front setback: 25 ft (Add 1 ft of front yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height.)
- Minimum rear setback: 25 ft (Add 1 ft of rear yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height.)
- Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 0.80
CP (Commercial Park) is a zoning district in Redwood City. Every value below was read from the Redwood City 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 CP
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 | 100 ft § 16.3 · code textTable row “Maximum Height”, column “CP District”: 100 feet |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 25 ft Applies: Add 1 ft of front yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height. § 16.3 · code textTable row “Front”, column “CP District”: 25 feet |
| Minimum rear setback | 25 ft Applies: Add 1 ft of rear yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height. § 16.3 · code textTable row “Rear”, column “CP District”: 25 feet |
| Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) | 0.80 § 16.3 · code textTable row “Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)”, column “CP District”: 0.80 |
When a different number applies
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We did not find a general stories, side setback, lot size, lot coverage, density limit for CP in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Redwood City Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Redwood City's CP zone?
100 ft — Redwood City Municipal Code § 16.3.
What is the minimum front setback in Redwood City's CP zone?
25 ft (add 1 ft of front yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height) — Redwood City Municipal Code § 16.3.
What is the minimum rear setback in Redwood City's CP zone?
25 ft (add 1 ft of rear yard for every 1 ft the building is over 35 ft in height) — Redwood City Municipal Code § 16.3.
What is the maximum floor area ratio (far) in Redwood City's CP zone?
0.80 — Redwood City Municipal Code § 16.3.
General information, not legal advice.
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