What is zoning?

Zoning is the establishment of various districts that include all the territory within the boundaries of the city, within which the use of land and buildings, the space for buildings, and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated. See zoning map to view districts.

Zoning Map

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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?