Zoning Info Sheets (Handouts)

These information sheets summarize some of the most popular Zoning Code regulations and department policies. For the full text, please review our Zoning Code. For a wide range of maps and supporting land use information, use the City's GeoSL map viewer.

Residential

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (PDF) - See also Building's ADU Submittal Guidelines and Alameda County's ADU Resource Center
• Accessory Structures (PDF) - Sheds, Workshops, Garages, Covered Patios, etc.
• Residential Development Regulations (PDF) - Setbacks, Coverage, Height, etc.
• Residential Temporary Container (PDF) (e.g. storage POD)
• Second Story Massing (PDF)
• Story Poles (PDF)

Industrial & Commercial

• Industrial Development Regulations (PDF)
• Industrial Site Plan Review (PDF)

Residential & Non-Residential

• Daylight Plane Regulations (PDF)
• Fence Regulations (PDF)
• Outdoor Lighting Standards (PDF)

Signs

• Existing Sign Programs
• Sign Regulations, Sign Exceptions and Sign Programs (PDF)
• Temporary Signs (PDF)