Danville, CA Zoning

Euclidean-zoning. 3 districts · 0 overlays · 3 applicable state preemptions.

Overview

Code type
euclidean
Naming convention
letter-code

Code is divided into defined district categories as listed on Town website.

Districts

res_mf 2res_sf 1
CodeNameCategory Min lotHeight CoverageFAR Du/acParking Setbacks F/S/R
Section 32-22Single Family Residential Districtres_sf / /
Section 32-23Two Family Districtres_mf / /
Section 32-24Multiple Family Residential District (M-30)res_mf / /

Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found

State preemptions

CA Density Bonus Lawapplies
Qualifying condition
State law applies to all CA cities by mandate.
SB 9applies
Qualifying condition
Applies statewide to qualified SF parcels.
AB 2097applies
Qualifying condition
Applies to parcels within 0.5 miles of major transit stop (defined by CA PRC §21064.3).
Non-applicable laws (1)
Builder's Remedydoes_not_apply
Qualifying condition
Danville Housing Element is certified by HCD (Compliance Status: In, cycle 6th cycle, verified 2026-05-31).

Adopted building codes

Statewide mandatory minimum

2024 CBC
2024 CRC
2023
2024
IECC (Residential)
2024 CALGreen
IECC (Commercial)
2024 CALGreen

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Research status

Publication gates

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preempt section city specificpassedCity-specific Housing Element status checked.

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