The City of San Mateo is located on the eastern (bay) side of the San Francisco Peninsula and is not within the California Coastal Zone. The California Coastal Commission has no jurisdiction in San Mateo, and no Coastal Development Permit is required for projects in the city.
The City of San Mateo is located on the San Francisco Bay side of the Peninsula, not on the Pacific coast. The California Coastal Zone does not extend to the City of San Mateo. The Coastal Commission's jurisdiction covers the Pacific coast side of the Peninsula (e.g., Pacifica, Half Moon Bay) but not the bayside communities. No Coastal Development Permit is required for any project within San Mateo city limits. Development along the bay shoreline may be subject to Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) jurisdiction rather than the Coastal Commission. BCDC regulates development within 100 feet of the bay shoreline.
No coastal development violations apply. BCDC jurisdiction may apply for development near the bay shoreline.
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San Mateo prohibits nuisance barking under the city's noise ordinance and animal control provisions. Owners must prevent habitual barking that disturbs neigh...
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San Mateo experiences aircraft noise from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located approximately 3 miles north. The city cannot restrict FAA-contro...
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San Mateo regulates amplified sound under SMMC Section 7.30.080. Handheld amplified sound equipment cannot exceed 10 watts. All amplified sound must comply w...
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San Mateo limits permitted construction to 7 AM–7 PM weekdays, 9 AM–5 PM Saturdays, and noon–4 PM Sundays/holidays. Equipment cannot exceed 90 dB at 25 feet....
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San Mateo specifically regulates leaf blower operation under Chapter 10.80 in addition to the general noise ordinance. Leaf blowers must comply with both the...
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Fences up to 7 feet in San Mateo generally do not require a building permit if they comply with zoning regulations. Fences over 7 feet require a building per...
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