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Planning Tools and Information

Corte Madera Zoning Ordinance

Title 18, Zoning, is found in the Corte Madera Municipal Code.
Ordinance 910, adopted in 2009, amended a number of sections of the zoning code.

Application Review Process

Residential Development Standards

Development Standards in residential zoning districts (setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio, height, etc)
Calculating Floor Area Ratio
Sample Project Data Sheet

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

See our ADU page

Construction Hours

Information about the allowed hours for construction activities.

Development Fees

Fee Schedule for all departments

Other Information

Information about political and social issue signage
Information about residential emergency generators
Overview of the regulations for keeping of bees & chickens

OPEN HOURS FOR TOWN DEPARTMENTS
Administration and Finance
Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and Fridays from 8:30AM to 12PM.
Department of Community Development
Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and Fridays from 8:30AM to 12PM.
Parks and Recreation
Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM.
Public Works and Sanitary District No. 2
General Public Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and Fridays from – 8:30AM to 12PM.
Engineering Support & Technical Review of Public Works and Sanitary District No. 2 Permits (sewer, encroachment, floodplain, etc.): Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:30AM to 3:30PM.