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Burlingame, CA Zoning

Euclidean-zoning. 14 districts · 10 overlays · 9 applicable state preemptions.

Overview

Code type
euclidean
Naming convention
use-type-index

Burlingame implements a standard Euclidean zoning system via Title 25 (adopted 2021, effective 2022). Residential districts R-1 through R-4 use sequential index numbers (larger number = higher density, NOT inverse). Commercial districts include C-1 (General Commercial), BFC (Bayfront Commercial), and I-I (Innovation Industrial). Mixed use districts include RRMU, NBMU, BRMU, and CMU. Downtown Specific Plan overlays apply to the downtown core. Public districts include P-I, P-R, and T-P (Tidal Plain/Bay).

Worth knowing
  • R-1 FAR is formula-based (not a scalar): interior lots with attached garage = 32% of lot area + 1,100 sf; interior lots with detached garage = same plus up to 400 sf for detached garage and accessories; corner lots with attached garage = 32% + 900 sf; corner lots with detached garage = same plus up to 350 sf for detached garage. See §25.10.060, Table 25.10-4.
  • R-1 and R-2 side setbacks are lot-width varying (§25.10.050, Table 25.10-2): lots ≤42 ft = 3 ft; 42–51 ft = 4 ft; 51–54 ft = 5 ft; 54–61 ft = 6 ft; >61 ft = 7 ft. Upper stories: see §25.10.050.C.
  • R-3 height is tiered: Tier 1 = 46 ft by right; Tier 2 = 55 ft with community benefits. R-4 height is tiered: Tier 1 = 46 ft; Tier 2 = 75 ft with Special Permit and community benefits per §25.14.050.

+ 7 more in Quirks & notes

Districts

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CodeNameCategory Min lotHeight CoverageFAR Du/acParking Setbacks F/S/R
R-1Low Density Residentialres_sf5,000 sf[4]30 ft[5]50[6]—[7]8[8]—15[1] / —[2] / 15[3]
R-2Medium Density Residentialres_mf5,000 sf[12]30 ft[13]50[14]—[15]20[16]—15[9] / —[10] / 15[11]
R-3Medium/High Density Residentialres_mf5,000 sf[20]—[21]50[22]—[23]50[24]—15[17] / —[18] / 15[19]
R-4High Density Residentialres_mf5,000 sf[28]—[29]40[30]—[31]80[32]—15[25] / —[26] / 15[27]
C-1General Commercialcom10,000 sf[36]35 ft[37]—[38]1[39]—[40]—10[33] / —[34] / —[35]
BFCBayfront Commercialcom20,000 sf[44]65 ft[45]60[46]—[47]—[48]—10[41] / 10[42] / 0[43]
I-IInnovation Industrialind10,000 sf[52]35 ft[53]70[54]0.75[55]—[56]—10[49] / —[50] / —[51]
RRMUNorth Rollins Road Mixed Usespec10,000 sf[60]—[61]60[62]0.5[63]—[64]—15[57] / 10[58] / 0[59]
NBMUNorth Burlingame Mixed Usespec20,000 sf[68]—[69]80[70]—[71]—[72]—15[65] / 10[66] / 15[67]
BRMUBroadway Mixed Usespec5,000 sf[76]35 ft[77]—[78]2[79]50[80]——[73] / —[74] / 0[75]
CMUCalifornia Drive Mixed Usespec5,000 sf[84]35 ft[85]—[86]0.6[87]20[88]——[81] / —[82] / 15[83]
P-IPublic/Institutionalspec—[92]35 ft[93]—[94]1.5[95]—[96]—20[89] / 20[90] / 20[91]
P-RParks and Recreationspec——[100]——[101]—[102]——[97] / —[98] / —[99]
T-PTidal Plain/Bayspec——[103]———[104]—— / — / —

Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found

Overlays

AR
Anita Road Overlay
COR
§25.20.010

Properties within the designated Anita Road Overlay boundary — provides transition between downtown commercial/Myrtle Road mixed use area and the single-family neighborhood to the east.

max_height_ft35 ft by right; 45 ft maximum with Special Permit (no building over 45 ft)
rear_setback_min_ft20
corner_store_retailPermitted with CUP per §25.48.160
CR
Commercial Residential Overlay
SPEC
§25.20.020

Applied within the California Drive Mixed Use (CMU) zoning district along Edgehill Drive interface — encourages mixed residential and commercial land uses with pedestrian oriented retail.

max_height_ft30 ft maximum (measured from top of curb at Edgehill Drive); 36 ft with Special Permit
max_units_per_lot2
accessPedestrian and vehicular access must be from Edgehill Drive
DPS
Downtown Parking Sector Overlay
DT
§25.20.030, §25.40.030.C

Properties within the Downtown Specific Plan area subject to special parking requirements. See §25.40.030.C for downtown parking sector standards.

parking_standardsDowntown parking sector applies modified off-street parking requirements per §25.40.030.C — properties within the downtown sector may have reduced or modified parking minimums
H
Hillside Overlay
ENV
§25.20.040

All construction within the designated hillside area as identified in Article 6 (Permit Processing Procedures). Director may require slope analysis to determine applicability.

gradingGrading and excavations shall result in minimal disturbance feasible; cuts and fills governed by BMC Chapter 18.20
retaining_wallsNo retaining wall in front or rear yard over 6 ft; must incorporate 3-ft recessed offset feature every 30 ft
parking_setbacksPlanning Commission may approve reduced setbacks for garages/carports via Special Permit to reduce grading
driveway_slopesSee §25.40.080.C
MUR
Multi-Unit Residential Overlay
SPEC
§25.20.050

Applied to properties that historically supported commercial uses but may no longer attract viable retail or service users — allows conversion to multi-unit residential while maintaining compatibility with surroundings.

permitted_usesMulti-unit residential permitted; other underlying zoning uses also permitted
development_standardsMulti-unit residential developments comply with R-3 zoning district standards (§25.10)
R-4-I
R-4 Incentive Overlay
AH
§25.20.060

Located within the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan Area (Figure 3.2) south of Howard Avenue between Highland Avenue and Park Road — provides incentive for high density residential uses.

max_height_ft55 ft by right; Special Permit required for any structure over 55 ft
corner_store_retailPermitted with CUP per §25.48.160
RRR
Rollins Road Residential Overlay
COR
§25.20.070

Applies to R-3 properties within the Rollins Road corridor — provides design sensitivity and livable environment for reuse and new development with appropriate transition between freeway and established single-family residential area.

max_height_ft30 ft maximum; 36 ft with Special Permit; no more than 2 stories in any case
front_setback_ft10 ft minimum or average of block, whichever is greater
common_open_space_sf_per_unit100
open_space_minimum_dimension_ft15
open_space_soft_landscaping_pct25
private_open_spaceNot required
R-1-2
Two-Unit Residential Overlay (SB 9 Implementation)
SPEC
§25.20.080

Applies to R-1 zoned parcels citywide — implements California Government Code §§65852.21 and 66411.7 (SB 9) to allow two detached or attached housing units on one parcel.

max_units_by_right2
approval_typeMinisterial — without discretionary review or public hearing
standard_complianceProjects subject to California SB 9 state law standards
FP
Floodplain Management
FP
BMC Chapter 14.05 (FEMA Floodplain Management)

Areas identified as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Burlingame. San Francisco Bay bayfront areas and creek corridors within city limits.

base_flood_elevationStructures must be elevated to or above Base Flood Elevation (BFE) per FEMA FIRM requirements
permit_requiredFloodplain development permit required for any construction in SFHA
ALUCP
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan — SFO Environs
AP
§25.24 (Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency); §25.12.020.D; §25.14.020

All properties within Burlingame subject to SFO Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) safety and noise zones. Height limits governed by FAA Part 77 and AP-1 through AP-4 of ALUCP. Applies to all commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise residential development.

height_constraintMaximum building heights must comply with FAA airspace protection standards; Form 7460-1 required for projects exceeding FAA notification heights (ALUCP Exhibit IV-10)
noise_land_use_compatibilityUses must comply with Noise/Land Use Compatibility tables IV-1 and IV-2 of ALUCP
safety_compatibilityUses must comply with Safety Compatibility Policies SP-1 through SP-3 and safety compatibility zones (ALUCP Exhibit IV-9)

State preemptions

ca-density-bonus-lawapplies
Qualifying condition
Statewide mandate per GC §65915. Applies to all California cities including Burlingame (pop. 31,386, 2020 Census). City has R-1 through R-4, mixed-use, and commercial zones where density bonus projects qualify. No population or other threshold required — universal applicability.
Effect
Up to 80% density bonus for qualifying affordable housing projects; reduced parking ratios per §65915(p); 1 to 4 development incentives/concessions depending on affordability tier. Stacks with AB 1287 for up to 100% bonus.
ca-sb9-home-actapplies
Qualifying condition
Burlingame contains R-1 zoned single-family residential areas subject to SB 9 ministerial lot splits and duplex conversions per GC §§65852.21 and 66411.7. City has locally implemented §25.20.080 (Two-Unit Residential Overlay, R-1-2) to codify compliance. Exclusions apply per-parcel for coastal zone, fire hazard severity zones, and historic resources.
Effect
Enables up to 4 units by right on qualifying R-1 parcels via lot split + duplex on each resulting lot. Caps side/rear setbacks at 4 ft; overrides local parcel size minimums for qualifying projects. City's R-1-2 overlay codifies ministerial approval pathway.
ca-ab2097-parking-transitapplies
Qualifying condition
Burlingame has an active Caltrain commuter rail station (290 California Dr, Burlingame Caltrain Station) which is a qualifying major transit stop under GC §21064.3 (passenger rail station with regular service). The 0.5-mile (2,640 ft) buffer around the Caltrain station covers a substantial portion of the central city including downtown and BRMU/CMU zones. Additionally, the Millbrae BART+Caltrain multimodal station lies approximately 1.5 miles south — transit network extends into North Burlingame NBMU zone. AB 2097 eliminates parking minimums per-parcel (not citywide) for qualifying projects within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop.
Effect
Parking minimums eliminated for any project within 0.5 miles of Burlingame Caltrain Station or other qualifying major transit stops. Applies to residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects within the half-mile transit buffer. City cannot require more than ADA and bicycle parking for qualifying projects.
ca-sb423-streamlinedapplies
Qualifying condition
HCD lookup (hcd-ca-lookup.json, 2026 cycle): Burlingame Housing Element = 6th Cycle, compliance_status='In', reviewed_date=2024-03-20. SB 35 data: RHNA total = 863; total_permits = 454; above-moderate pct complete = 146.5%; lower pct complete = 0.0%; 10pct_flag=No; 50pct_flag=Yes. SB 423 tier = '50%' — streamlined ministerial approval applies for projects with ≥50% affordable units. City has met above-moderate RHNA (146.5%) but not lower-income (0.0%), triggering higher affordability threshold.
Effect
Burlingame must ministerially approve qualifying housing projects with ≥50% affordable units without discretionary review or CEQA. Prevailing wage required for projects of 10+ units. Streamlining applies in multi-family and mixed-use zones citywide.
ca-ab2011-affordable-housing-high-roadapplies
Qualifying condition
Burlingame has qualifying commercial zones along transit corridors (C-1, BFC, RRMU, NBMU, BRMU, CMU) — these commercial-zoned properties along arterials and corridors meet AB 2011 corridor applicability requirements under GC §65912.100 et seq. Burlingame Caltrain station anchors a qualifying transit-adjacent commercial corridor.
Effect
Provides ministerial by-right development pathways for multi-family or mixed-use residential projects on qualifying commercially-zoned parcels along transit corridors. Overrides base density and setbacks for qualifying projects with prevailing wage labor requirements.
ca-adu-jaduapplies
Qualifying condition
Statewide mandate per GC §§65852.2 and 65852.22. Applies to all residential and mixed-use zones in California including Burlingame's R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RRMU, NBMU, BRMU, and CMU districts. No population threshold — universal applicability. Burlingame already recognizes ADUs as Accessory Use in all residential districts per Table 25.10-1.
Effect
Enables at least one ADU up to 1,200 sf and one JADU up to 500 sf on single-family properties. Multiple ADUs allowed on multi-family lots. Local ordinance must allow by-right; can only impose 4-ft side/rear setback minimum. Overrides local parking requirements for ADUs near transit.
ca-sb79-transit-orientedapplies
Qualifying condition
Burlingame has a qualifying Caltrain station (passenger rail — major transit stop per SB 79 applicability criteria). SB 79 (signed 2025, effective 2026) requires cities with major transit stops to allow qualifying residential development at transit-adjacent sites. The Burlingame Caltrain station triggers per-parcel applicability within the defined station area. Applicability is per-parcel — some exclusions (historic, fire hazard) may apply.
Effect
Requires ministerial approval for qualifying residential projects within the defined transit station area around Burlingame Caltrain station. Overrides local zoning to allow higher density transit-oriented housing by right.
ca-sb4-yigby-faith-iheapplies
Qualifying condition
Burlingame has qualifying religious institution and educational facility sites citywide. SB 4 allows faith-based organizations and independent higher educational institutions to develop affordable housing on their owned property by right, overriding local zoning. Applicability is site-specific — per parcel where qualifying institution owns land.
Effect
Qualifying faith institutions and independent higher education institutions may develop 100% affordable housing on owned parcels by right, subject to affordability covenants. Ministerial approval, no CEQA, no discretionary review.
ca-ab1287-density-bonus-stackingapplies
Qualifying condition
Statewide mandate per GC §65915 (AB 1287 amendment, effective January 1, 2024). Applies to all California cities including Burlingame. AB 1287 allows stacking of density bonuses for projects providing above-moderate income units in addition to qualifying affordable units. No population or zone threshold — universal applicability.
Effect
Projects may stack AB 1287 bonus (for above-moderate units) on top of base Density Bonus Law bonus up to 100% total density bonus. Allows larger projects than standard 80% DBL cap alone.
Non-applicable laws (2)
ca-builders-remedydoes_not_apply
Qualifying condition
HCD lookup (hcd-ca-lookup.json): Burlingame 6th Cycle Housing Element compliance_status='In', reviewed_date=2024-03-20, builders_remedy_subject=false, builders_remedy_basis='Housing element certified compliant — not subject'. City has certified compliant Housing Element — Builder's Remedy inactive.
Effect
Builder's Remedy remains inactive and dormant while HCD certification remains active. Non-compliant projects are not entitled to Builder's Remedy ministerial approval in Burlingame.
ca-sb10-local-upzoningdoes_not_apply
Qualifying condition
No evidence found that Burlingame City Council has adopted a local SB 10 resolution authorizing upzoning beyond base densities. SB 10 is an optional authority — Burlingame has not invoked it as of June 2026 research.
Effect
SB 10 upzoning mechanism remains dormant. No additional by-right density bonus invoked through local SB 10 resolution.

Adopted building codes

Statewide mandatory minimum

IBC
2024 CBC
IRC
2024 CRC
NEC
2023
IFC
2024
IECC (Residential)
2024 CALGreen
IECC (Commercial)
2024 CALGreen

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Amendment history

DateKindCitation
2026-03-02supplement effectiveeCode360 code display header: 'Includes legislation through Ord. No. 2047 adopted March 2, 2026' (accessed via ecode360.com/BU4910)
2022-01-05effectiveTitle 25 Zoning — 30 days after adoption December 6, 2021; effective January 5, 2022 (per standard CA City ordinance effective-date rule)
2021-12-06adoptionCity of Burlingame Title 25 Zoning Ordinance — adopted by City Council December 6, 2021 (full code rewrite)

Quirks & notes

  • R-1 FAR is formula-based (not a scalar): interior lots with attached garage = 32% of lot area + 1,100 sf; interior lots with detached garage = same plus up to 400 sf for detached garage and accessories; corner lots with attached garage = 32% + 900 sf; corner lots with detached garage = same plus up to 350 sf for detached garage. See §25.10.060, Table 25.10-4.
  • R-1 and R-2 side setbacks are lot-width varying (§25.10.050, Table 25.10-2): lots ≤42 ft = 3 ft; 42–51 ft = 4 ft; 51–54 ft = 5 ft; 54–61 ft = 6 ft; >61 ft = 7 ft. Upper stories: see §25.10.050.C.
  • R-3 height is tiered: Tier 1 = 46 ft by right; Tier 2 = 55 ft with community benefits. R-4 height is tiered: Tier 1 = 46 ft; Tier 2 = 75 ft with Special Permit and community benefits per §25.14.050.
  • BFC (Bayfront Commercial) FAR is tiered by use type: Tier 1 = 1.0; Tier 2 = 2.0; Tier 3 = 3.0 (all uses). Office/R&D: Tier 1 = 0.75; Tier 2 = 2.0; Tier 3 = 2.75. Hospitality = 3.0 FAR. Community benefits required for Tiers 2 and 3 per §25.12.040.
  • RRMU density and height are tiered: Base Standard (Tier 1) = 30 du/ac, 40 ft; Increased Intensity (Tier 2) = 50 du/ac, 55 ft; Maximum Intensity (Tier 3) = 70 du/ac, 80 ft. Tiers 2/3 require community benefits. Industrial/institutional = 50 ft max regardless of tier.
  • NBMU density and height are tiered: Tier 1 = 40 du/ac, 45 ft; Tier 2 = 80 du/ac, 55 ft; Tier 3 = 140 du/ac, 80 ft (100 ft east side El Camino Real). SFO ALUCP also caps heights citywide per FAA Part 77.
  • The Downtown Specific Plan establishes seven sub-districts (BAC, HMU, MMU, BMU, DAC, CAC, CAR) under §25.16, governed by the Downtown Specific Plan document (Article 2 Draft PDF did not include §25.16 tables — these districts not fully extracted in this research pass; see note in record status).
  • All building heights in Burlingame are subject to SFO ALUCP (Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan) AP-1 through AP-4 policies. FAA Form 7460-1 required for projects exceeding notification heights. See §25.12.020.D, §25.24.
  • GIS endpoint confirmed: gisservices.burlingame.gov/server/rest/services/Land_Use/MapServer — verified via ArcGIS item API (BGMaps org, item 7d642451248f413fa011cec2f7327000). All 3 gates passed: HTTP 200, 309+ features in zoning layers, centroid at lat=37.5802 lon=-122.3429 within 0.012° of Burlingame gazetteer centroid (37.590, -122.363). Wrong GIS endpoint in task spec (maps.belmont.gov = Belmont, not Burlingame — rejected at centroid gate).
  • Residential lot size minimum is map-dependent per Ord. 712 overlay: 5,000 sf (most common, shown in white on the zoning map), 7,000 sf (horizontal crosshatching), or 10,000 sf (vertical crosshatching). This varies by parcel across all R-1 through R-4 zones (§25.10.090.C).

Formulas

Definitions

height
The vertical distance from the average ground level (existing or finished, whichever is lower) to the highest point of the roof structure or parapet. See §25.30.040.
far
Total gross floor area of all floors of a building divided by the net lot area. R-1 uses a formula-based FAR: interior lots = 32% + 1,100 sf (attached garage). See §25.30.060 and Table 25.10-4.
density
Dwelling units per net acre. Lot coverage is measured as the percentage of lot area covered by structures. See §25.30.050 and §25.30.070.
setback
Minimum horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest building face, measured horizontally. See §25.30.080.
lot_coverage
The portion of a lot covered by a structure(s), measured from the exterior walls of buildings and structures, expressed as a percentage of total lot area. See §25.30.070.

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Sources & references

Primary source
https://ecode360.com/BU4910
retrieved 2026-06-02
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primary url presentpassedhttps://ecode360.com/BU4910 — eCode360 official municipal code host
no aggregator citedpassedscan clean — no zoneomics, steadily, siteplanguide, sitedesignguide, propwire, zonara, or unzoned references
confidence tags full formpassed52 confirmed fields carry §-citations (§25.10.030, §25.12.030, §25.14.030, §25.14.040, §25.14.060, §25.18.030, §25.20.010–.080, Table 25.10-2/4, Table 25.12-2, Table 25.14-2/4/6, Table 25.18-2)
overlays have parameters trigger confidencepassedAll 10 overlays have non-empty params, trigger, and §-citation confidence codes
preempt section city specificpassed11 California preemption laws with city-specific qualifying_condition_checked including Burlingame population (31,386), HCD status (compliant, 2024-03-20), RHNA data (863 total, 146.5% above-mod, 0.0% lower), Caltrain station transit proximity, and HCD lookup values

Data quality

82%completeness52 confirmed8 partial6 not found
Documented gaps
  • Downtown Specific Plan sub-districts (BAC, HMU, MMU, BMU, DAC, CAC, CAR) under §25.16 not extracted — Article 2 PDF did not include §25.16 tables. Requires separate access to §25.16.
  • Parking standards in Article 3 (§25.40) not captured — parking ratios for each district require separate extraction.
  • Side setbacks for commercial and mixed-use districts (C-1, I-I, CMU, BRMU) not specified in primary table — not_found.
  • BFC, RRMU, NBMU tiered FAR/density/height standards cannot be expressed as scalars — documented in quirks with full values.

Verification

last_verified_at2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
verifier_specialistzoning-research-subagent
verifier_version1.0
verification_resultpassed

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