Elk Grove Zoning Code Title 23 sets residential setbacks that vary by zone. Typical RD-5/RD-7 standards require about 20 ft front, 5 ft side, and 15-20 ft rear, with ADU setbacks reduced to 4 ft under state law (Gov Code §65852.2).
Elk Grove's primary residential zones (RD-4, RD-5, RD-6, RD-7, RD-10, etc.) set different setbacks based on lot size and density. Typical single-family standards include a front-yard setback of 15-20 feet, side-yard setbacks of 5 feet on interior lots, a street-side setback of 10-15 feet on corner lots, and a rear-yard setback of 15-20 feet. Garages must set back far enough from the property line to accommodate a parked car without blocking the sidewalk (usually 18-20 ft from back-of-sidewalk). Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) enjoy state-mandated reduced setbacks of 4 feet side and rear under Government Code §65852.2. Covered patios and other accessory structures have separate setback and lot-coverage rules. Exact standards depend on the zone — property owners should confirm with the Planning Division before building.
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