Zoning Districts in Oakland
Browse the zoning districts in Oakland, CA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Oakland divides its land into 21 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
RD-1
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RD-2
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RM-1
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RM-2
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RM-3
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RM-4
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RS-1
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RS-2
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RS-3
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RS-4
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CN-1
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CN-2
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CB-C
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CB-R
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CR
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MU-1
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MU-2
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MU-3
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HBX
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M-20
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M-40
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About Oakland Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Oakland.
Source: Oakland Municipal Code Title 17, Section 17.103 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source