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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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO)

Agritourism Guidelines

Guidelines for the review and establishment of commercial activities on agricultural land... View more at Planning and BuildingView Agritourism Guidelines

Poultry Ordinance

Guidelines for the keeping of domestic poultry (chickens and ducks) in residential communities.... View more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView Historic Resources Ordinance

Rezoning

The North Fair Oaks Community Plan incorporates a broad range of policies intended to meet the community’s needs and goals... View more at Planning and BuildingView Rezoning

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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView Local Coastal Program

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with State and Federal program requirements, and more.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

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 more at Planning and BuildingView 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 more at Planning and BuildingView Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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