Berkeley Zoning

C-2 Zone in Berkeley, CA

C-2 zoning district rules in Berkeley, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Commercial DistrictCommunity Commercial

The C-2 zone in Berkeley, CA is a commercial district (Community Commercial). Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurants
  • Auto services
  • Home improvement stores
  • Banks

Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Parking Requirements

No parking minimums in downtown Berkeley and along Telegraph, Shattuck, and University Avenue commercial corridors. Berkeley is a walkable/bikeable city with extensive protected bike infrastructure.

Source: Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23, Section 23C.24.110 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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