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San Mateo Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of San Mateo zoning map and zoning code in San Mateo 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 San Mateo

Municipality:

San Mateo

Municipality Type:

City

County:

San Mateo County

State:

California

San Mateo Zoning Map

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San Mateo Zoning Code

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How to read the San Mateo zoning map

  1. Open the City of San Mateo zoning map and find the property by matching nearby streets and landmarks.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the San Mateo 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 San Mateo, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

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

San Mateo 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.

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ⓘ 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.

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