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What Are You Allowed to Build at 249 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA, 94901?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed
This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 249 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA, 94901

Zoning Jurisdiction

SAN RAFAEL

Parcel ID

01006201

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

R5

Year Built

1943

Lot Size

4,835 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,469 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,228 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

988 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,469 sq ft

Estimated
30.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for San Rafael, CA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 249 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA, 94901?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed
This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 249 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA, 94901

Zoning Jurisdiction

SAN RAFAEL

Parcel ID

01006201

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

R5

Year Built

1943

Lot Size

4,835 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,469 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,228 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

988 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,469 sq ft

Estimated
30.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for San Rafael, CA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.