California > Alameda County > Berkeley

Berkeley Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Berkeley zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Alameda County, California. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Berkeley

Municipality:

Berkeley

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Alameda County

State:

California

Map Type:

GIS

Berkeley Zoning Map (GIS)

Report Broken Map Link

Berkeley Zoning Code

Report Broken Code Link

How to read the Berkeley zoning map

  1. Open the City of Berkeley zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Berkeley zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Berkeley, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Berkeley is in Alameda County, California. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Alameda County on the county page.

Berkeley is a city. It is an incorporated city in California, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

Did you find what you are looking for?

ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

Other Zoning Maps in Alameda County