Townhouse or rowhouse.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.1274
in effectTownhouses or Rowhouses are a group of three or more attached dwelling units which share at least one common wall, with no portion of a dwelling unit, aside from an accessory dwelling unit, which occupies space above or below the primary unit. Both townhouses and rowhouses are characterized by having an attached garage serving the dwelling unit; townhouses have front-loaded garages and rear yards and rowhouses are served by alleys, have rear-facing garages, and no rear yards. Private open space for townhouses and rowhouses may be in the form of a balcony, porch, patio, or deck. (Ord. 30603.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026