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Title 25

Chapter 25.52 — NONCONFORMING LOTS

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

§ 25.52.010. Use of Legal Nonconforming Lots.

Any lawfully created lot which becomes nonconforming with regard to lot area, street frontage, lot width, lot depth, or accessibility may continue indefinitely with the nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

§ 25.52.020. Modification of Legal Nonconforming Lots.

Legal nonconforming lots may not be modified in any manner that increases the degree of nonconformity. Where feasible, lot modifications, such as through lot merger or lot line adjustment, are encouraged to eliminate or minimize the degree of nonconformity. (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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