In Cupertino's R1 single-family zones, homes must keep a 20-foot front yard, a 5-foot minimum first-floor side yard, and a 20-foot rear yard, with larger setbacks for second stories. Corner lots require a 10-foot street-side yard. Standards are set in Municipal Code Section 19.28.070.
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 19.28 and Table 19.28.070 set building development regulations for the R1 Single-Family Residential district (R1-5, R1-6, R1-7.5, R1-10, and similar). The minimum front yard setback is 20 feet. First-floor side yards require a minimum of 5 feet, with combined side yards commonly totaling 15 feet; second-floor side yards require a minimum of 10 feet with a larger combined total. The minimum rear yard is 20 feet at the first floor, increasing at the second floor. On corner lots the street-side yard is enlarged. Reduced second-story setbacks may be available through a Minor Residential Permit under Section 19.28.130. Verify exact figures for your specific R1 zone with the Planning Division.
Structures built within required yard setbacks without a permit or variance violate Chapter 19.28 and may require correction, removal, or an approved exception.
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