Pleasanton, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Maximum building and structure heights in Pleasanton are established district-by-district in Table 18.84.010 of the Municipal Code, with additional rules and exceptions provided in Chapter 18.84 (including provisions on height limits and on yards and courts related to the height of a structure). Because the table assigns different maximum heights to different zoning districts, there is no single citywide height number that applies to every property; a single-family residential district, a multi-family district, and a commercial or industrial district each carry their own maximum. Chapter 18.84 also addresses how certain features relate to height and provides exceptions for specific projections and architectural elements. For accessory dwelling units and certain housing developments, separate state-driven standards in Chapters 18.106 and the housing-development provisions may control height and override base zoning in some cases. Given this district-specific structure, this site does not assert a single fixed maximum height for all of Pleasanton; doing so would risk misstating the rule for a particular parcel. Property owners planning a second story, a tall accessory building, or a roof addition should obtain the maximum height for their exact zoning district from Table 18.84.010 and confirm any applicable exceptions with the Pleasanton Planning Division before designing the project.