Folsom residential setbacks are established in FMC Title 17 zoning code. Typical single-family R-1 requires 20-foot front, 5-foot side, and 15-foot rear setbacks. ADUs benefit from reduced 4-foot setbacks per Gov Code §65852.2.
Folsom Municipal Code Title 17 establishes setback standards by zoning district. The common R-1 Single-Family Residential district typically requires a 20-foot front-yard setback to the main structure, 5-foot interior side-yard setbacks (with combined minimum), a 15-foot rear-yard setback, and 15 feet on street-side yards for corner lots. Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and Specific Plan areas such as the Folsom Plan Area south of US-50 and the Empire Ranch community have their own setback standards in the adopted development standards. Accessory Dwelling Units enjoy California Government Code §65852.2 protections — cities must allow 4-foot rear and side setbacks and cannot impose minimum lot coverage standards that prevent an 800 sq ft ADU. Porches, eaves, chimneys, and bay windows have specific projection allowances.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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