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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

27.22.070 FRONT YARDS.

(a) A front yard of not less than fifteen feet (15') shall be provided. For buildings exceeding three (3) stories in height, the minimum front yard shall be one-half (1/2) the height of the building, unless a smaller setback is allowed in the granting of a special use permit.

On a parcel being developed for multiple-family use, if the front of the parcel abuts an R1 or R2 zoned parcel, the front setback measured from the property line shall be equal to the building height, or fifteen feet (15'), whichever is greater.

(b) Garages in Embankments. The same regulations shall apply as in the R1 districts.

(c) Private Roads. The same regulations shall apply as in the R1 districts.

(d) Subdivision Maps. The same regulations shall apply as in the R1 districts.