Turlock, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard range
- 15 to 30 feet
- Side yard range
- 0 to 20 feet
- Rear yard range
- 10 to 20 feet
- Governing table
- TMC § 9-3-203
- Applies to
- Turlock city limits only
Summary
Turlock sets minimum yard setbacks by residential zone under TMC § 9-3-203: front yards run 15 to 30 feet, side yards 0 to 20 feet, and rear yards 10 to 20 feet, tightest in the large-lot R-E district and loosest in R-H.
R DISTRICTS (Residential Districts) PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS R-E R-L R-L4.5 R-M R-H ...
Front (ft.) 30 15 15 20 20 Side (ft.) 10 5 0 – 10 10 – 20 10 – 20 Corner side (ft.) 30 15 15 15 20 Rear (ft.) 20 10 10 10/story 10/story
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
The Property Development Regulations table in TMC § 9-3-203 sets front, side, corner-side and rear yard minimums for each residential district. R-E, R-L, R-L4.5, R-M and R-H. Front yards range from 30 feet in R-E down to 15 feet in R-L, R-L4.5, R-M and R-H. Side yards run a flat 10 feet in R-E, 0–10 feet in R-L4.5, and 10–20 feet in R-M and R-H, while rear yards run 20 feet in R-E down to 10 feet elsewhere, increasing to 10 feet per story for multi-story R-M/R-H buildings abutting an R-L district. Numerous footnotes adjust specific situations, including reduced side yards in R-L4.5 and lot-averaging rules.
Violations & Fines
Building outside these setbacks without an approved deviation is an infraction under Turlock's general penalty section (TMC § 1-2-01); the City Attorney may elevate a willful or repeat violation to a misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the front yard setback in Turlock's R-L zone?
Do these setbacks apply outside Turlock city limits?
Sources & Official References
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