Camarillo R-1 single-family zoning under CMC Chapter 19.14 requires standard setbacks of approximately 20 feet front, 5 feet side, and 15-foot rear (varies by lot). New ADUs are allowed at the same front setback as the primary house with reduced 4-foot side and rear setbacks per state law.
CMC Chapter 19.14 establishes the single-family residential (R-1) zone development standards, including building setbacks, building height, lot coverage and parking. Front-yard setbacks are typically 20 feet in standard R-1, with 5-foot side yards and 15-foot rear yards (planned-development overlays under CMC 19.35 may modify these). The R-E Rural Exclusive zone in CMC Chapter 19.12 uses larger setbacks. ADUs constructed under CMC Chapter 19.56 (which implements state Government Code §65852.2) need only 4-foot side and rear setbacks regardless of the underlying R-1 setback. Setback exceptions exist for ground-level decks, fences, and eaves.
Building inside a required setback without a variance is a CMC Title 19 violation that can require demolition or relocation of the encroaching structure and triggers administrative citations.
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