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PLANNING
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
For any residential construction the first step is to find the zoning for your property. Once you know your zoning you can click on your zone type to get more information.
WHAT IS YOUR ZONING?
To find out zoning information for your property. You may either:
Download Zoning Map or
Visit Interactive City Maps or
Contact the Planning Department at 408.777.3308
ZONING DISTRICT
TYPES
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 ZONING DISTRICT
The R1 zone consist of detached dwelling units mainly on the valley floor. There are various subcategories among the basic R1 zoning. These are discussed within the zoning ordinance for the R1 district.
Visit Single Family Residential R1 Zone for more information if your zone is R1 Residential.
RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE RHS ZONING DISTRICT
The RHS Ordinance regulates single family residential development in the hillside zones in a manner that preserves the natural setting of the hillsides.
Visit Residential Hillside RHS Zone ordinace if your zone is Residential Hillside RHS Zone.
RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX - R2 ZONING DISTRICT
The residential duplex zoning district is intended to allow a second
dwelling unit under the same ownership as the initial dwelling unit on
appropriate sites in areas designated for multiple family use by the
Cupertino General Plan.
Visit Residential Duplex R2 Zone ordinace if your zone is Residential Duplex R2 Zone.
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENDIAL - R3 ZONING DISTRICT
The zoning regulates multiple-family residential development.
Visit Multifamily Residential R3 Zone ordinace if your zone is Multifamily Residential R3 Zone.
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY CLUSTER - RIC ZONING DISTRICT
The zoning regulates single-family cluster development.
Visit Single family Cluster RIC Zone ordinace if your zone is Single family Cluster RIC Zone.
FENCES, SHEDS, POOLS AND
PROTECTED TREES INFO
Fence Regulations and Forms
Fences are allowed between neighboring properties per the Fence Ordinance regulations. A 6 foot fence is typically allowed at the property line per the regulation in the ordinance.
Visit the Fence Ordinance for more information.
An 8 feet tall fence is allowed with the permission of your neighbor and a building permit. Use the Fence approval form listed below.
Fence Approval Form
If you want to build a fence not in accordance with the fence ordinance regulations, you may apply for the fence exception. The fence exception may be granted following a public hearing if your application meets the findings required for such an exception. Use the R1 Exception Form to apply.
R1 Exception Form
Accessory Structure Regulations
Information about sheds, play structures, covered and uncovered decks, gazebos, arbors, air conditioning units and other accessory structures.
Accessory Structure Ordinance
Second Dwelling Unit Structure Ordinance
Home Occupation Ordinance
Swimming Pools
Swimming pool needs to meet minimum setbacks from structures and property lines requirements.
Visit Swimming Pool Ordinance for more information.
Protected Tree Regulations
Information about protected trees and the tree removal process. Tree removal permits are required for dead and dying trees as well; however tree removal fees are not charged for these trees.
Visit Tree Ordinance for more information.
Tree Removal Form
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