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Title 19 — ZONING

Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT

Cupertino Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · Cupertino

19.46.010: Purpose

The townhome (TH) combining district is intended to modify the regulations of the multiplefamily residential (R-3 and R-4) zoning districts to permit townhome development in those districts, primarily in conjunction with multiple-family development, and to establish specific townhome development standards, upon rezoning to the townhome combining district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.020: Applicability of Regulations

The townhome combining district may only be combined with the R-3 or R-4 zoning district, in accordance with Chapters 19.36 and 19.38 of the Zoning Ordinance. The townhome combining district shall apply to properties designated on the zoning map with “TH” following the multiple-family residential (R-3 or R-4) zoning district designation (e.g., R-3/TH or R-4/TH. The site development regulations (Section 19.46.060) and building development regulations (Section 19.46.070) established by this chapter shall apply to townhomes in lieu of the comparable provisions established by the underlying R-3 or R-4 zoning districts. No townhome(s) shall be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged in a TH combining district other than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of this title. Reasonable Accommodation: Notwithstanding 19.46.020(B) above, a request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, when the strict application of the provisions in this chapter, acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, pursuant to Chapter 19.52.

  • (Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.030: Permitted, Conditional, and Excluded Uses

Permitted, Conditional, and Excluded Uses on property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH are identified in Section 19.20.020.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.040: Development Plan Required

Development in the townhome combining district shall adhere to the requirements and procedures of the Municipal Code in Chapter 19.12 and those established by the underlying multiple-family zoning district in Sections 19.36.040 and 19.38.040.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.050: Permit Required for Development

Permitting in the townhome combining district shall adhere to the requirements and procedures established by the underlying multiple-family zoning district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.060: Site Development Regulations

Table 19.46.060 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the Development Regulations for townhome development of property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH.

Table 19.46.060 Site Development Regulatons
A. Density 1. Maximum as designated in
the General Plan.
2. Development on sites with a
required minimum density
shall meet the minimum
density established on the
General Plan Land Use map.
B. Maximum Lot or Air
Parcel Width for each
townhome (measured
at front building
setback line)
25 feet

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.070: Building Development Regulations

Table 19.46.070 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the development of townhome residential structures on property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH.

Table 19.36.070: Townhome Building Development Regulatons
A. Maximum
Lot Coverage
55% of net lot area prior to development
B. Maximum
Floor Area
Rato
85% of net lot area prior to development
C. Maximum
Height
Limited to three stories (not to exceed 30 feet)
D. Setbacks and Stepbacks (Measured from property lines prior to
development)
First and Second Floor Third Floor
1. Front-yard Per underlying multple-family zoning district

2. Side-yard

2. Side-yard
a. Interior side 6 feet 6 feet and
Additonal 10 feet if more
than one story higher than
any adjacent primary
residental structure.
b. Street side 12 feet
3. Rear-yard 15 feet
E. Private
Outdoor
Space (e.g.,
Balcony,
Pato, Deck)
See underlying multple-family zoning district.
F. Design
Requirements
1. Townhome design visible from or frontng the
public right of way shall include at least two of
the following features:
Front Architectural Feature (e.g., stoop,
front porch).
Stairway with at least three stairs leading
to the front entrance.
Pitched roof with a slope of at least 3:12.
2. Vehicular parking shall not be located along
primary frontage.
G. Corner
Triangle and
Sidewalk
Sight Triangle
Shall remain free and clear of all buildings or portons
thereof.
H. Fences See underlying multple-family zoning district.
I. Parking Must comply with townhome parking regulatons per
Chapter 19.124.
J. Access No more than two vehicular entries/exits per street
frontage between the residental development and the
public right-of-way
K.
Improvements
and
Covenants for
Common Area
Per underlying R-3 or R-4 zoning district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

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Contents — Cupertino Zoning Code
Cupertino Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 19.20 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN AG…
    6. Chapter 19.24 — AGRICULTURAL (A) AND AGRICULTURALRESIDENTIAL (…
    7. Chapter 19.28 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES
    8. Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
    9. Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
    10. Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
    11. Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
    12. Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
    14. Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    15. Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    16. Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
    17. Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
    18. Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
    19. Chapter 19.72 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (ML) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP)…
    20. Chapter 19.76 — PUBLIC BUILDING (BA), QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING (B…
    21. Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
    22. Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
    23. Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
    24. Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
    25. Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
    26. Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
    29. Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
    30. Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    31. Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
    32. Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
    34. Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
    35. Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
    37. Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    38. Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
    39. Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
    40. Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
    41. Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
    43. Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
    44. Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM

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