What is a parcel?

A parcel is the legal term for an individual property. The legal deginifion is: a parcel is a section of land that has frontage on an improved public or private street. Refer to the “Universal Terms” section under Title 17.68 of the Municipal Code for a more detailed definition for this and other terms.

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1. Can I add onto my house?
2. Can I change the zoning or General Plan designation of my property?
3. What is the zoning of my property, and what are the yard/setback requirements?
4. What are setbacks?
5. What is zoning?
6. Can I convert my garage into an extra room?
7. Can I build a storage shed/shop/garage in my backyard?
8. Can I add a second-floor above my existing residence?
9. What is a parcel?
10. Where can I build a six-foot fence?
11. Is my property in the earthquake fault zone?
12. I bought a house with an illegal addition. How do I make things legal?