Tiburon · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Tiburon?
In Tiburon, a single-family home is allowed in 8 base zones (R-1, R-1-B, RO, R-2, R-3 and 3 more) and not allowed in 1 (Tiburon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-1-B, RO, R-2, R-3, R-3-10, RPD and RMP
- Not allowed: R-4
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Tiburon Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a single-family home can go
Tiburon's code calls this use “Single-family dwelling”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| R-1-B Modified Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| RO Residential Open | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| R-3 Multifamily Residential | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| R-3-10 Multifamily Residential | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| RPD Residential Planned Development | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
| RMP Residential Multiple Planned | Allowed | § 16-21.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
R-4.
What else applies
- Separate row 'Single-family dwelling providing room/board for 1 paying guest for a minimum of 31 consecutive days; vacation rentals are not permitted': P in R-1,R-1-B,RO,R-2,RPD,RMP; — in R-3,R-4.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: O, M, P, OS, P&R zones: use lists are prose (S6-S10) with no table; only child day-care in O is given as a cell. Under the not-listed rule other uses are not allowed there, but no cell was written for them.; Specific-use standards sections 16-40.020, 16-40.050, 16-40.060, 16-40.070, 16-52.040 are cited by the tables but are NOT in the packet; Table 2-1 'Specific Use Regulations' column says some uses need a CUP under those sections (S3 B).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Tiburon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-4 zone in Tiburon?
No. Tiburon's use table does not allow it in R-4 (Multifamily Residential) (§ 16-21.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in Tiburon?
Yes. Tiburon's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 16-21.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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