Modesto's zoning code establishes minimum building setbacks for all zones under MMC Chapter 10-4. Single-family (R-1) and multi-family (R-2/R-3) zones require 15 feet front, 5 feet interior side (one-story), and 10 feet rear for one-story structures.
MMC Title 10, Ch. 4 (Development Standards), Tables 4.1-1 through 4.3-1, set minimum setbacks by zone. R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential zones: front yard 15 ft; interior side yard 5 ft (one-story), 10–15 ft (two-story adj. R-1); rear yard 10 ft (one-story), 15 ft (two-story). Entry-facing garage front setback is 20 ft. Commercial zones (C-1, C-2, C-3, P-O): 10–15 ft front; 10 ft (first story) and 20 ft (second story) rear/side adj. residential. Industrial zones (C-M, M-1, M-2): 10 ft front. Variances require a Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing. Planning Division administers; Code Enforcement enforces.
Building within required setbacks without approval is subject to stop-work orders, mandatory removal or variance requirement, and civil fines up to $2,500 per day under MMC Title 1.
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