San Leandro residential setbacks: 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear in RS zones. ADU setbacks reduced to 4 ft per Gov Code 65852.2.
San Leandro Zoning Code (Title 4 of SLMC) establishes setback standards by zone. Typical RS (single-family residential) standards: 20-foot front yard, 5-foot interior side yard, 10-foot street side on corner lots, and 15-foot rear yard. RD and RM multifamily zones have similar front and varied rear setbacks. Detached ADUs must be allowed at 4-foot side and rear setbacks per California Government Code §65852.2. Corner visibility triangles limit structures and vegetation near intersections.
Setback encroachment may require removal or variance. Variance processing fees $1,500+.
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