Folsom residential height limits are typically 30-35 feet or 2.5 stories in R-1 zones under FMC Title 17. Hillside areas near the American River and Folsom Lake have additional height restrictions to preserve views and compatibility.
Folsom Municipal Code Title 17 sets maximum structure heights by zoning district. Standard R-1 Single-Family Residential zones limit main-structure height to approximately 30 to 35 feet or 2 to 2.5 stories, whichever is more restrictive. Accessory structures including detached garages and sheds are held to lower limits, typically 15 feet. Detached ADUs benefit from state-mandated height allowances under Gov. Code §65852.2 — up to 16 feet for a single-story detached ADU, 18 feet within a half-mile of transit, and 25 feet when attached to a multi-story primary dwelling. Hillside and view-sensitive areas including properties adjacent to the American River Parkway and Folsom Lake State Recreation Area may have additional height step-backs in the Folsom Hillside Development Standards. Chimneys, solar equipment, and antennas are permitted exceptions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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