Height limits vary by zone. Residential zones: structures cannot exceed specified heights per Title 21. Structures in front setback area limited to 42 inches. Specific plan areas may have different limits.
Title 21 sets height by zone. In R-1, structures exceeding 42 inches are not permitted within 20 ft of the street property line, and 6 ft beyond that point. The city has multiple specific plan areas (Bressi Ranch, La Costa, etc.) with unique height standards. Coastal zone development may have additional height restrictions.
Code Enforcement: 442-339-2703. Planning: 442-339-2610.
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