Yuba County, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

There is no single countywide setback; each zone district sets its own minimums. In Agricultural districts (Table 11.05.030, AE/AR/AI), front and side setbacks are 30 feet (measured from the property line or right-of-way, whichever is greater from road centerline), with rear setbacks of 25-30 feet depending on lot size. In Rural Community districts (Table 11.06.030), Residential Estate (RE) and Rural Residential (RR) have a 30-foot front/street-side setback, interior side yards of 10-20 feet (RE, by lot size), and rear setbacks of 25-30 feet; the Rural Center (RC) has a 15-foot front setback and 5-foot interior side. In Residential districts within the Valley Growth Boundary (Table 11.07.030, RS/RM/RH), front/street-side setbacks are measured from the sidewalk (10 feet from a detached sidewalk, 15 feet from an attached sidewalk, or 15 feet from the ultimate right-of-way where none exists), with interior side yards of five feet and rear setbacks of 15-20 feet. Importantly, Note E to Table 11.06.030 requires parcels in a high fire severity zone to maintain a minimum 30-foot setback from all property lines unless reduced with written Cal Fire clearance. Accessory structures must meet the setbacks of their zone (Section 11.19.030).