Overview

Zoning regulates land uses within the City of Morgan Hill. Each parcel in the City is assigned to a zone which describes the regulations under which that land may be used. The Zoning Code identifies allowable uses and sets standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, and minimum front yard depth.

In addition, Zoning in the City of Morgan Hill is also comprised of the following codes:

• California Environmental Quality Act
• Cultural Resources Preservation
• Design Review
• Development Agreements
• Residential Development Control System
• School Impaction
• Sign Code
• Water Conserving Landscapes

Ordinance No. 2277 Appendix A - Reference ETO Table
Ordinance No. 2277 Appendix B - Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet Ordinance No. 2277 Appendix C - Certificate of Compliance/Installation Ordinance No. 2277 Appendix D - Prescriptive Compliance Option Ordinance No. 2277 Appendix E - Soil and Grading Design Survey

Helpful Information

• Printable Zoning Map (Jan 4, 2019)
• Business Portal 

Downtown Specific Plan

• Downtown Specific Plan

Design Review Handbook

The City of Morgan Hill established the Design Review Handbook to set minimum standards for architecture, site planning and landscaping. These standards are applied to new development or improvements to existing development.

Final Approved Draft

• Cover and Table of Contents (PDF - 1.2MB)
• Single Family Residential (PDF - 12MB)
• Multi-Family Residential (PDF - 16.7MB)
• Commercial / Industrial / Public Facility (PDF - 25MB)
• Gateway Areas (PDF - 7.5MB)