San Mateo County

South San Francisco ADU rules

South San Francisco has an official local rule record in this scrape. Provider research is grouped at the San Mateo County level.

Local rule facts

Min/max ADU size

Min: 150 square feet Max: 1,000 square feet

Height

Detached: 18 feet; up to 20 feet for units where roof pitch is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit AND the site is located within ½ mile walking distance from transit. Attached: height allowed in underlying zoning district.

Setbacks

Front yard: distance required by underlying zoning. Street, interior, rear: 4 feet. Distance between structures: 4 feet, including eaves.

Parking

JADUs: No parking required ADUs: One spot may be required (tandem allowed). No parking required if: Within ½ mile walking distance from public transit; In a historic district; Converted within existing or proposed primary residence or accessory structure; Submitted...

Owner occupancy

JADUs: Required. ADUs: Not required Short term rentals are not allowed

Process

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