RD-2 Zone in Oakland, CA
RD-2 zoning district rules in Oakland, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The RD-2 zone in Oakland, CA is a residential district (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling). Permits multiple dwellings with restricted density. Typically used as a transition zone between single-family and higher-density residential areas. This zone requires a 15 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and 15 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 30 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 50%.
Common Permitted Uses
- Duplexes
- Small apartment buildings
Permits multiple dwellings with restricted density. Typically used as a transition zone between single-family and higher-density residential areas.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 15 feet |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 15 feet |
Oakland Municipal Code Section 17.43. Single-Dwelling zone on smaller lots typical of flatland Oakland neighborhoods.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 30 feet
- Max Stories
- 2
Oakland Municipal Code. Denser single-dwelling zone, same height standard.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 50%
Oakland Municipal Code. Somewhat higher coverage allowed in denser single-dwelling zones.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1–2 spaces per dwelling unit depending on zone. Oakland reduced parking minimums in 2019 — many flatland zones require only 1 space per single-family home. Multi-family: 0.5–1.5 spaces per unit depending on zone and proximity to BART. Transit-adjacent sites (within 0.25 miles of BART) may have no minimum parking requirement per Oakland TOD Ordinance.
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