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Title 25

Chapter 25.24 — COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN CONSISTENCY

Burlingame Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Burlingame

§ 25.24.010. Purpose.

Development must comply with Safety Compatibility Policies SP-1 through SP-3 of the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport (ALUCP) including Noise/Land Use Compatibility and Safety Compatibility Criteria listed in Tables IV-1 and IV-2 of the ALUCP. Some uses may be incompatible in certain safety zones. Refer to ALUCP Exhibit IV-9 for a map of the safety compatibility zones.

(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

§ 25.24.020. Airport Disclosure Notices.

All new development is required to comply with the real estate disclosure requirements of State law. The following statement must be included in the notice of intention to offer the property for sale:

"Notice of Airport in Vicinity

This property is presently located in the vicinity of an airport, within what is known as an airport influence area. For that reason, the property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors). Individual sensitivities to those annoyances can vary from person to person. You may wish to consider what airport annoyances, if any, are associated with the property before you complete your purchase and determine whether they are acceptable to you."

(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

§ 25.24.030. Airport Noise Evaluation and Mitigation.

Project applicants shall be required to evaluate potential airport noise impacts if the project is located within the 65 CNEL contour line of San Francisco International Airport (as mapped in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport). All projects shall be required to mitigate impacts to comply with the interior (CNEL 45 dB or lower, unless otherwise stated) and exterior noise standards established by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan or Burlingame General Plan, whichever is more restrictive. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

§ 25.24.040. Avigation Easement.

Any action that would either permit or result in the development or construction of a land use considered to be conditionally compatible with aircraft noise of CNEL 65 dB or greater (as mapped in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan) shall include the grant of an avigation easement to the City and County of San Francisco prior to issuance of a building permit(s) for any proposed buildings or structures, consistent with Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Policy NP-3 Grant of Avigation Easement.

(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

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City of Burlingame, CA § 25.24.050

BURLINGAME CODE

§ 25.24.050

§ 25.24.050. Other Flight Hazards.

Within Airport Influence Area (AIA) B, certain land use characteristics are recognized as hazards to air navigation and, per SFO ALUCP Policy AP-4, need to be evaluated to ensure compatibility with FAA rules and regulations. These characteristics include the following:

  • A. Sources of glare, such as highly reflective buildings, building features, or blight lights including search lights, or laser displays, which would interfere with the vision of pilots in command of an aircraft in flight.

  • B. Distracting lights that could be mistaken for airport identification lightings, runway edge lighting, runway end identification lighting, or runway approach lighting.

  • C. Sources of dust, smoke, water vapor, or steam that may impair the visibility of a pilot in command of an aircraft in flight.

  • D. Sources of electrical/electronic interference with aircraft communications/navigation equipment.

  • E. Any use that creates an increased attraction for wildlife, particularly large flocks of birds, that is inconsistent with FAA rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, FAA Order 5200.5A, Waste Disposal Site On or Near Airports and FAA Advisory Circular 150/ 5200-33B, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports and any successor or replacement orders or advisory circulars.

  • (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

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Contents — Burlingame Zoning Code
Burlingame Zoning Code
  1. Title 25
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — General Provisions
    2. Article 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable uses, and Development …
    3. Chapter 25.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
    4. Chapter 25.36 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
    5. Chapter 25.42 — SIGNS
    6. Chapter 25.43 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    7. Chapter 25.45 — RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES
    8. Chapter 25.50 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    9. Chapter 25.56 — NONCONFORMING USES
    10. Chapter 25.58 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    11. Chapter 25.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
    12. Chapter 25.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
    13. Chapter 25.06 — ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
    14. Chapter 25.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-1, R-2, R-3, R…
    15. Chapter 25.12 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (C-…
    16. Chapter 25.14 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (RRMU, NBMU, BRMU, …
    17. Chapter 25.16 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICTS (BAC, …
    18. Chapter 25.18 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL, PARKS AND RECREATION, AN…
    19. Chapter 25.20 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
    20. Chapter 25.24 — COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY P…
    21. Chapter 25.30 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
    22. Chapter 25.31 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    23. Chapter 25.33 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    24. Chapter 25.35 — HISTORIC RESOURCES
    25. Chapter 25.36 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
    26. Chapter 25.40 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    27. Chapter 25.41 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 25.42 — SIGNS
    29. Chapter 25.43 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    30. Chapter 25.44 — COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEES
    31. Chapter 25.45 — RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES
    32. Chapter 25.46 — PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
    33. Chapter 25.48
    34. Chapter 25.50 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    35. Chapter 25.52 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
    36. Chapter 25.54 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
    37. Chapter 25.56 — NONCONFORMING USES
    38. Chapter 25.58 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    39. Chapter 25.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    40. Chapter 25.62 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    41. Chapter 25.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR USE PERMITS
    42. Chapter 25.68 — DESIGN REVIEW
    43. Chapter 25.70 — HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
    44. Chapter 25.72 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
    45. Chapter 25.74 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
    46. Chapter 25.76 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    47. Chapter 25.78 — SPECIAL PERMIT
    48. Chapter 25.80 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    49. Chapter 25.82 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    50. Chapter 25.84 — VARIANCES
    51. Chapter 25.86 — (RESERVED)
    52. Chapter 25.88 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDMENTS,…
    53. Chapter 25.92 — (RESERVED)
    54. Chapter 25.94 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    55. Chapter 25.96
    56. Chapter 25.98 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
    57. Chapter 25.100 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
    58. Chapter 25.102 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
    59. Chapter 25.103 — DEVELOPER INDEMNIFICATION
    60. Chapter 25.104 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    61. Chapter 25.105 — PURPOSE
    62. Chapter 25.106 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
    63. Chapter 25.108 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS

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