Fillmore's zoning code establishes minimum building setbacks from property lines that vary by zone. R-1 residential zones typically require 20-foot front setbacks, 5-foot side setbacks, and 15-foot rear setbacks. ADUs have reduced setbacks of 4 feet per California state law.
Building setbacks in Fillmore are established by the zoning district in the Municipal Code. Typical R-1 Single-Family Residential setbacks are: front yard 20 feet, interior side yards 5 feet each, street-side yards 10 feet, and rear yard 15 feet. Corner lots must meet street-side setback requirements on both frontages. Accessory structures generally must maintain side and rear setbacks. Under California Government Code §65852.2, ADUs have reduced setbacks of 4 feet for side and rear yards. Setback measurements are from the property line to the nearest projection of the building. Covered porches, eaves, and architectural projections may encroach into setbacks by limited amounts.
Building within required setbacks without a variance is a zoning violation. Structures built too close to property lines may be required to be modified or removed. Variances require Planning Commission approval. Unpermitted encroachments discovered during property sales can delay transactions.
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