Sacramento County Zoning Code §5.2.1 sets residential setbacks by zone. Typical RD-5 single-family setbacks are 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear (or 10 ft rear for RD-7). Encroachments (eaves, mechanical equipment) up to 2-3 ft into setbacks are typically allowed.
Section 5.2.1 establishes measurement methods and standard setbacks. Permitted encroachments include cornices and similar architectural features (up to 30 inches), open balconies/decks above grade (varies), and ground-mounted mechanical equipment (typically 5-ft side-yard clear). Lot coverage in single-family zones is generally capped at 40-50%. Corner lots have a side-street setback equal to the front-yard setback of the abutting lot.
Constructing within a setback without a setback exception or variance triggers stop-work and may require modification or demolition. After-the-fact variances are not guaranteed.
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