Altadena R-1 setbacks: front = smallest existing front yard on the same block (min 20 ft); rear = 35 ft (lots ≥20,000 sf) or 25 ft (lots <20,000 sf); side = 10% of avg lot width, min 5 ft interior / 10 ft reverse corner.
Section 22.306.070.A.1 of the Altadena CSD supersedes Section 22.18.040.B (Required Yards). Table 22.306.070-A: for lots ≥20,000 sq ft net, front = smallest existing front yard on the same side of the block (minimum 20 ft), rear = 35 ft, side interior = 10% of average lot width (min 5 ft), side reverse corner = 10% (min 10 ft). For lots under 20,000 sq ft: front = same rule (min 20 ft), rear = 25 ft, sides same. No structure within 15 ft of any property line may exceed 23 ft in height (22.306.070.A.1.c).
Setback encroachments require either a Variance (Ch. 22.194) or demolition. Citation under Title 22.
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