Hayward single-family zones typically require 20-foot front setbacks, 5-foot side setbacks, and 20-foot rear setbacks. Hayward Fault Alquist-Priolo zone adds special setback requirements for habitable structures.
Building setback standards in Hayward are established in the Hayward Municipal Code zoning provisions and vary by zoning district. Single-family residential (RS) districts generally require a 20-foot front yard setback, 5-foot side yard setbacks (with one often 10 feet for corner lots), and a 20-foot rear yard setback, though precise numbers vary by subdistrict. Multi-family and mixed-use districts have different requirements with reduced front setbacks in transit-oriented areas. Critically, portions of Hayward sit within the State Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone along the Hayward Fault, requiring a minimum 50-foot setback from the active fault trace for any structure for human occupancy. Fault zone studies by a licensed engineering geologist are required before building permits issue in these zones. Accessory Dwelling Units follow state ADU law with reduced 4-foot side and rear setbacks under SB 946 and subsequent statutes.
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