Burlingame Regulations

BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

Permit Restrictions

• No planning or building permit is required if the structure is:

  • < 120 square feet

  • no more than 11 feet from grade

  • located in the side and rear yard

• If the shed, deck, and overhang together are > 120 square feet, a building permit would then be required

• The addition of a slab foundation (if necessary) would trigger a building permit

• Electricity would require a building permit

Height and Setback Restrictions

• Max height: 11 feet (for small structure with no permit)

• Setback: ??

• The structure must be no more than 11 feet from grade

• The structure can only be located in the rear or side yards

ADU REQUIREMENTS:

Zoning Restrictions

• All single-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

• All two-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

• All multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

Height and Setback Restrictions

• Maximum height: 1 story or 16 feet with a 9-foot maximum plate height

• Setback Restrictions:

  • Rear lot: 4 feet

  • Side lot: 4 feet

  • Any existing structure: 10 feet

  • * If the ADU is located in the rear 40% of the lot, there are no setback requirements

Other Restrictions

• Short-term rentals < 30 days of any kind are not allowed