San Leandro
San Leandro (Spanish for "St. Leander") is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area; between Oakland to the northwest, and Ashland, Castro Valley, and Hayward to the southeast. The population was 91,008 as of the 2020 census.
San Leandro ADU Permits and Regulations Resources

Learn about ADU regulations in the city of San Leandro

Learn about ADU regulations in San Leandro

the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA is $2,692.

Building permit information for San Leandro

City Planner
planner@sanleandro.org 510-577-3325

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Regulations

Max ADU Size
Lot under 9,000 sqft: 600 sqft Lot between 9,000 and 1000 sqft: 650 sqft Lot over 10,000 sqft: 800 sqft

Front Setback
45’ Note: Front setbacks vary by zoning, please talk to a home specialist to confirm

Primary Residence Setback
10’

Side and Rear Setback
Both are 4 feet.