Corner lots in Pittsburg have two street-facing setbacks, with the secondary street side treated as an additional front yard with a reduced setback (typically 10-15 feet) under Municipal Code Title 18. Sight-distance triangles at corners restrict fencing and landscaping height to maintain visibility for traffic safety.
Corner lots in Pittsburg are regulated under Municipal Code Title 18, which treats the two street frontages as having front-yard-equivalent setbacks. The primary front yard (where the main entrance faces) has the standard front setback of typically 20 feet. The secondary street-side yard, while technically a side yard, is subject to a larger setback than interior side yards, typically 10 to 15 feet, to maintain streetscape consistency. The interior side yard (not facing a street) retains the standard 5-foot side setback. The rear yard is typically the shortest remaining property line at approximately 10-15 feet. Critically, corner lots are subject to sight-distance (clear vision) triangles at the intersection, typically a 25-foot by 25-foot triangle measured from the curb returns. Within this triangle, fences, walls, hedges, and landscaping cannot exceed 30 to 36 inches in height, and tree canopies must be trimmed to 7 feet of ground clearance, to preserve visibility for drivers and pedestrians. Driveways on corner lots should be located on the lower-traffic street when possible. Corner lot homes often have more complex zoning than interior lots; consultation with the Planning Division is recommended before new construction or fence installation.
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