Planning Regulations

This ordinance adds short-term rentals as an allowed use in specified locations of the Coastal Zone, subject to a short-term rental permit.

Development Standards

Subdivision Regulations

The Subdivision Regulations update clarifies and streamlines the regulations and the subdivision process to make them both more user-friendly.... View moreView Subdivision Regulations

Zoning Regulations

Zoning regulations specify whether zones can be used for residential,commercial, institutional or open space purposes, that may also regulate lot size, placement, bulk (or density) and the height of structures.... View moreView Zoning Regulations

Tree Regulations

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Grading Regulations

San Mateo County Grading Regulations promote the conservation of natural resources, including topography and vegetation, and protect health and safety by preventing earth slides, flooding and other conditions.... View moreView Grading Regulations

Midcoast Design Standards

These design standards preserve the unique character of San Mateo County's diverse, small-town midcoast communities of Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton and Miramar.... View moreView Midcoast Design Standards

Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO)

On July 15, 2015 California approved revisions to the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), which promotes efficient water use in new and retrofitted landscapes.... View moreView Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO)

Agritourism Guidelines

Guidelines for the review and establishment of commercial activities on agricultural land... View moreView Agritourism Guidelines

Child Care Facilities Ordinance

Child Care Facilities Ordinance
The Child Care Facilities Ordinance eases and streamlines permitting requirements for child care centers by creating a ministerial approval process.... View moreView Child Care Facilities Ordinance

Poultry Ordinance

Guidelines for the keeping of domestic poultry (chickens and ducks) in residential communities.... View moreView Poultry Ordinance

Short Term Rental Ordinance - Coastal Zone

This ordinance adds short-term rentals as an allowed use in specified locations of the Coastal Zone, subject to a short-term rental permit.... View moreView Short Term Rental Ordinance - Coastal Zone

Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Regulating the production of accessory dwelling units also known as “granny units” or “in-law units,” in the unincorporated areas of the County.... View moreView Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Farm Labor Housing Guidebook

The San Mateo County Labor Housing Guidebook outlines permit requirements, time frames, and contact information in order to assist landowners considering farm labor housing development.... View moreView Farm Labor Housing Guidebook

Historic Resources Ordinance

Safeguarding the historic structures and sites of San Mateo County and promoting their public use and enjoyment.... View moreView Historic Resources Ordinance

Policy Documents

General Plan

The General Plan provides information on existing natural and man-made conditions of the physical environment. The plan indicates the type of development that the County desires, where it should be located and how it should be regulated.... View moreView General Plan

Local Coastal Program

For a Coastal Development permit to be issued, the proposed development must comply with the policies of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and those ordinances adopted to implement the LCP. The project must also comply with other provisions of the County Ordinance Code, such as zoning, building and health regulations.... View moreView Local Coastal Program

Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan

Implemented with money from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, this plan is used to fund the General Plan update, Climate Action Plan, and to achieve the goals of the EECBG.... View moreView Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan

Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance

Enhancing the public health, safety and general welfare by increasing the production of housing units affordable to low-income households and the production of ownership housing affordable to moderate income households in unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance

North Fair Oaks Community Plan

The North Fair Oaks Community Plan establishes the vision, goals for the development and physical composition of North Fair Oaks for the next 25 to 30 years.... View moreView North Fair Oaks Community Plan

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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