A. 
RD District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
4. 
Single-Family Residential.
5. 
Two-Family Residential.
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RD District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
7. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RD District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RD District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RD District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
A. 
RM District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Multi-Family Residential.
4. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
5. 
Two-Family Residential.
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RM District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
4. 
Group Housing.
5. 
Manufactured Home Parks.
6. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
7. 
Public Safety Facilities.
8. 
Schools, Public or Private.
9. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
10. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RM District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RM District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RM District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-023 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
A. 
RO District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Animal Husbandry. (Subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.240 RO District—Animal Husbandry.)
3. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
4. 
Horticulture, Limited.
5. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
6. 
Single-Family Residential.
7. 
Additional Residential Dwelling Units, subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.384 RO District—Additional Dwelling Units.
8. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RO District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classifications.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RO District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RO District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RO District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
A. 
RS District—Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, and a conditional use permit is not required. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a permitted use.
2. 
Garage and Yard Sales. (Limited to two times per year on the premises of the property owner or a residential property in the immediate vicinity.)
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public.
4. 
Single-Family Residential.
5. 
Two-Family Residential, Pre-Existing. (These pre-existing two-family residential uses shall be allowed to remain and shall not be considered nonconforming, but no new uses shall be established.)
6. 
Utilities, Minor.
B. 
RS District—Conditionally Permitted Uses.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. (Certain uses are subject to special requirements and/or limitations, as prescribed following the individual use classification.)
1. 
Accessory uses when in conjunction with a conditionally permitted use.
2. 
Assembly Uses.
3. 
Park and Recreation Facilities, Private Noncommercial.
4. 
Public Safety Facilities.
5. 
Schools, Public or Private.
6. 
Swim and Tennis Clubs.
7. 
Utilities, Major.
C. 
RS District—Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official, as per the requirements of Chapter 5.04 Zoning Permits Required; Environmental Review; Fees and Deposits.
1. 
Community Gardens. (Subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.380 Community Gardens.)
2. 
Day Care, General.
3. 
Telecommunications Antennas, Architecturally-Integrated and/or Co-Locations & Modifications to Existing Tower Structures per Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
D. 
RS District—Temporary Uses Requiring Administrative Review.
The following temporary uses are allowed in the RS District, subject to the regulations of Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.
1. 
Assembly Uses, Temporary.
2. 
Commercial Filming.
3. 
Street or Neighborhood Fairs.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2007-005 § 2; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
All uses not listed as permitted, conditionally permitted, subject to administrative review, or subject to site development review are prohibited, unless a determination is made by the Zoning Enforcement Official pursuant to Section 5.04.112 Uses Not Listed.
In addition to the uses listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Home Occupations are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.220 Home Occupation in R Districts.
B. 
Nonconforming Uses are subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
C. 
Family Day Care Homes are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.224 Family Day Care Homes.
D. 
Cottage Food Operations are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.228 Cottage Food Operations.
E. 
Residential Congregate Care Facilities are subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.232 Residential Congregate Care Facilities.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
A. 
Permit Required. A home occupation in a residential use shall require a home occupation permit, obtained by filing a completed application form with the Zoning Enforcement Official. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall issue the permit upon determining that the proposed home occupation complies with the requirements of this section.
B. 
Contents of Application. An application for a home occupation permit shall contain:
1. 
The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
2. 
A complete description of the proposed home occupation, including, but not limited to, the number and occupation of persons employed or persons retained as independent contractors, or otherwise engaged or participating in the business, amount of floor space occupied, provisions for storage of materials, and number and type of vehicles or equipment used.
C. 
Required Conditions. Home occupations shall comply with the following regulations:
1. 
No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed on site or report to work at the site in the conduct of a home occupation. This prohibition also applies to independent contractors.
2. 
There shall be no interior or exterior activity related to the home occupation inconsistent with or interfering with residential use of the property or detrimental to property in the vicinity.
3. 
A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a building and shall occupy no more than the lesser of 500 square feet or 25 percent of the floor area. No outdoor storage of materials or supplies shall be permitted in conjunction with the home occupation.
4. 
The existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site, and no home occupation shall involve the use of a sign.
5. 
A home occupation shall comply with the performance standards prescribed by Section 4.04.340 Performance Standards, provided that no noise shall be perceptible at or beyond the property line.
6. 
A home occupation shall not create pedestrian, automobile, or truck traffic detrimental to property in the vicinity. All deliveries of materials related to a home occupation shall be by the U.S. Postal Service or similar carrier, or by means of vehicles customarily kept on the site by the permit holder or family members.
7. 
A home occupation shall not result in a reduction or elimination of any required parking space.
8. 
Any vehicle or vehicles used by the applicant in conjunction with the home occupation or with any related business activity shall be parked in a manner so as not to be visible from a public street. This limitation shall not apply to standard passenger vehicles or trucks and vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size, so long as no advertising of the home occupation or any related business activity (except that required by law) is displayed in or upon such vehicles.
9. 
No advertising of the home occupation (including business cards) shall include the applicant's address.
The permit for a home occupation that is not operated in compliance with these regulations shall be revoked by the Zoning Enforcement Official after 30 days' written notice unless the home occupation is altered to comply.
D. 
Business License and Renewal. A home occupation permit shall remain effective with the issuance and annual renewal of the required business license.
E. 
Appeals. In accord with Chapter 5.08 Use Permits and Variances, decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission by the applicant or by any interested party.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
A. 
Family Day Care Homes as a Residential Use. Licensed family day care operations, as defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, shall be permitted in any dwelling in the City, including in apartments and multifamily dwelling units. Family day care homes are considered a residential use of property and may be permitted in all Residential Districts and all other Zoning Districts in which residential uses are either permitted, conditionally permitted, or subject to administrative review.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
Cottage food operations are subject to the following regulations:
A. 
Permitted Location. Cottage food operations shall be permitted in any dwelling in the City.
B. 
Required Permits. Any dwelling can be used for a cottage food operation when the Zoning Enforcement Official has granted a cottage food operation permit.
C. 
Cottage Food Operation Permit—Compliance with Standards. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall grant a permit for the cottage food operation only if after review of the application for such permit, inspection of the premises and any other necessary information, the Zoning Enforcement Official determines that the application complies with the following standards:
1. 
Spacing. No cottage food operation shall be located within 150 feet of any other cottage food operation, as measured from the exterior lot lines along the property frontages.
2. 
On-Street Parking. No cottage food operation shall be located upon a lot having less than 32 feet of legally permitted parking along the frontage of the lot.
3. 
Employee Parking and Customer Parking Circulation Plan. The driveway of a cottage food operation may be used to provide off-street parking required by Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations if such use will not obstruct a sidewalk or other public right-of-way.
The applicant shall provide the Zoning Enforcement Official with a written plan for the administration of parking and traffic operations related to the proposed cottage food operation. This plan shall include controls for vehicle circulation, drop-off and pick-up of cottage food related products and parking for the employee so that parking, loading, unloading and turning movements are compatible with the residential environment in which the cottage food operation will be located.
4. 
Noise Control. The level of noise in connection with the operation of a cottage food operation shall not be persistently maintained at a level of 55 decibels or greater, as measured from any point along or beyond the property line of the subject premises.
5. 
Traffic. A cottage food operation shall not create pedestrian, automobile, or truck traffic detrimental to property in the vicinity. All deliveries of materials related to a cottage food operation shall be by the U.S. Postal Service or similar carrier, or by means of vehicles customarily kept on the site by the permit holder or family members in trucks or vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size.
6. 
Parking. A cottage food operation shall not result in a reduction or elimination of any required parking space. One off-street parking space shall be provided for employees, per Section 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required. Said employee parking may be uncovered and located in a driveway.
7. 
Vehicles. Any vehicle or vehicles used by the applicant in conjunction with the cottage food operation or with any related business activity shall be parked in a manner so as not to be visible from a public street. This limitation shall not apply to standard passenger vehicles or trucks and vans of three-quarter-ton or less in size.
8. 
Required State Permits or Licenses. No permit issued pursuant to this section shall become operative until copies of the Alameda County application/permitting form and City business license have been filed with the Zoning Enforcement Official.
9. 
Nontransferable. A permit issued pursuant to this section shall be nontransferable and shall not run with the land.
D. 
Notwithstanding the above, Standards C.1: Spacing and C.2: On-Street Parking will not apply to a cottage food operation where the permit applicant declares on the application form that the cottage food operation will not be making any customer sales directly from the dwelling or property.
Notwithstanding the above, Standards C.1: Spacing and C.2: On-Street Parking will not apply to a cottage food operation that operates in a location where there are two or more on-site, off-street, dedicated parking spaces for guests.
E. 
Administrative Exception Provision. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, if an applicant cannot meet the provisions of Subsections C.1 through C.7.
F. 
Appeals. In accord with Chapter 5.08 Use Permits and Variances, decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission by the applicant or by any interested party.
(Ord. 2013-006 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
A. 
Purpose and Intent. The City Council finds that certain people, including elderly persons, persons suffering from chronic illnesses, and persons with mental or physical disabilities, including persons recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction, often benefit from living in a non-institutional residential environment, which is frequently cost-effective and more humane and therapeutic. The Council also finds that, under the Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., the City has an obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for the disabled, including changing, waiving, and making exceptions to zoning rules that would otherwise have the effect of limiting the ability of such individuals to live in the residence of their choice in the community. The Council further finds that the preservation and protection of the character of residential neighborhoods is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, and that overconcentration of residential facilities for the individuals listed above can impair the character of residential neighborhoods, thereby defeating the very reason for providing residential accommodations for such individuals. Thus, the Council concludes that a set of land use laws that flexibly limits the concentration of residential facilities for the individuals listed above can balance the City's complementary interests in reasonably accommodating disabled individuals seeking a residential living environment and in preserving the character of residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this section is to enact such a law. In enacting this law, the Council has attempted to achieve the goals described above by removing any special requirements for facilities for the disabled that would limit such individuals' choice of places to live; to the extent that such residences are subject to requirements different from those applicable to similar uses of land, the Council has concluded that no less discriminatory alternatives exist that would as effectively promote its interests in reasonable accommodation and the preservation of residential neighborhoods.
B. 
Residential Use. Residential congregate care facilities and limited group housing, as defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, are considered a residential use of property, and may be permitted in all Residential Districts, and all other Zoning Districts in which residential uses are either permitted, conditionally permitted, or subject to administrative review, and subject to the limitations prescribed in this section.
C. 
Applicability of Regulations. Residential congregate care facilities and limited group housing shall be subject to the zoning requirements of this section, and any subdivision, housing, and building regulations and codes expressly applicable to such facilities, including building and fire safety requirements. Nothing in those regulations and codes shall be construed to prohibit such facilities from locating where a residential use would otherwise be permitted or conditionally permitted. No privately created covenant, equitable servitude, or other contract or agreement shall be used as the basis of denial of permission to operate a residential congregate care facilities that has met all other applicable requirements.
1. 
Limited Residential Congregate Care Facilities and Limited Group Housing. "Residential Congregate Care Facilities, Limited" and "Group Housing, Limited" defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, are subject to the same development standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone.
2. 
Residential Congregate Care Facilities with More than Six Residents. All new residential congregate care facilities for which the contemplated number of residents is more than six (not including live-in staff), and existing residential congregate care facilities that wish to increase the number of residents to more than six are also subject to the following requirements:
a. 
Over-Concentration and Minimum Spacing. To prevent an over-concentration of residential congregate care facilities in the City, all facilities with more than six residents (not including live-in staff) must be a minimum distance of 750 feet from another such facility. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent more than one facility from locating in an individual apartment/condominium complex, providing the spacing requirements of this subsection are met. An adjustment to the required minimum spacing may be granted pursuant to Subsection C.2.c Adjustments to Required Minimum Spacing Requirement below.
b. 
Facilities with Total Occupancy of More 10 Adults. Residential congregate care facilities with more than 10 residents (including staff) who are 18 years of age, or older, are subject to the requirements of Section 2.04.236 Maximum Dwelling Unit Occupancy.
c. 
Adjustments to Required Minimum Spacing Requirement. Approval to locate a residential congregate care facility with more than six residents (not including live-in staff) closer than 750 feet from another such facility is subject to approval of a Major Site Plan Review per Chapter 5.12 and the following:
i. 
Findings Requiring Denial of Request. All applications for adjustment to the minimum spacing requirement pursuant to this section shall be granted unless the Zoning Enforcement Official finds all of the following:
(A) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would impose an undue administrative or financial burden on the City;
(B) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would effect a fundamental change in the nature of the neighborhood in which it proposes to locate; and
(C) 
That the proposed residential congregate care facility, at the location being requested, would significantly compromise the City's interest in maintaining either the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood or reasonable accommodation to disabled persons seeking a residential living environment.
ii. 
Adjustment Review Process Does Not Limit Number of Facilities. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall neither interpret nor enforce this subsection in a manner, which creates a ceiling quota on the number of residential congregate care facilities that may locate in the City, or impose limitations, beyond those prescribed by Code, as to the number of persons who may live in such facilities.
iii. 
Ability to Impose Conditions. The Zoning Enforcement Official may impose conditions on an adjustment to spacing limitations, in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided for the approval of a Use Permit or Variance, as prescribed in Section 5.08.128 Conditions of Approval.
iv. 
Appeals. A Decision by Zoning Enforcement Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 Appeals.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
To ensure consistency with the density policies of the General Plan and with the rights of individuals living as a household, occupancy by persons living as a single household (whether or not related by blood or marriage) in a dwelling unit shall comply with the California Uniform Housing Code.
A. 
A zoning permit shall be required for occupancy of a dwelling unit by more than 10 persons 18 years or older.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
The maintenance of horses, cows, goats, cats, dogs, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, poultry, pigeons, and other similar animals is permitted on a lot with one dwelling unit, subject to the following regulations:
A. 
The slaughter of small animals, such as poultry and rabbits is permitted only where intended for consumption by the resident family.
B. 
The keeping, feeding, and maintenance of horses, cows or goats is permitted for non-profit purposes only. The keeping, feeding and maintenance of dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, poultry, pigeons, and other similar animals is permitted for the purpose of profit only where the sale of animals or animal products on the site is clearly subordinate and incidental to the residential use of the property.
C. 
No animal other than household pets shall be kept within a dwelling, or within 20 feet of a dwelling or of a required front yard, or within 60 feet of the front lot line.
D. 
The maximum space devoted to the keeping of such animals shall be 5,000 square feet or 20 percent of the lot, whichever is less.
E. 
Housing or caging of animals shall be adequate and sanitary. All animal food except hay and straw shall be stored in rodent-proof containers.
F. 
The number of animals other than household pets shall be limited by the following requirements of open space:
1. 
For each horse or cow - 4,000 square feet
2. 
For each sheep or goat - 2,000 square feet
3. 
For each dog not a household pet - 1,000 square feet
4. 
For each cat not a household pet - 500 square feet
5. 
For each large animal, other than above - 2,000 square feet
6. 
For each small animal, such as rabbit or fowl - 250 square feet
Calculation of the total open space requirement shall be cumulative, except that one-half of the total requirement for large animals may be put toward the required space for small animals. Unweaned young of animals and young of small animals and fowl under the age of six months can be excluded when determining the open space requirements, if the number of such animals is not twice the number of permitted animals at any one time.
G. 
If any part of an RO District is recorded to be in a district in which animal husbandry is not a permitted accessory use, such use shall cease within six months from the effective date of the zoning.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)