Yuba County, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Each district table sets a maximum height. In Agricultural districts (Table 11.05.030), the maximum height is 35 feet for residential structures and 50 feet otherwise. In Rural Community districts (Table 11.06.030), both primary and accessory structures in RE, RR and RC are capped at 35 feet. In Residential districts within the Valley Growth Boundary (Table 11.07.030), RE and RS primary structures are limited to 35 feet, RM to 35 feet, and RH (high density) to 50 feet, with accessory structures generally limited to 15-20 feet. A transitional standard (Note C / Figure 11.07.030(C)) reduces RH height to 30 feet within 40 feet of an adjacent RS district and 40 feet within 50 feet. Commercial and mixed-use districts have their own heights (for example 35 to 60 feet per Table in Chapter 11.08), and industrial districts allow up to 75 feet. All maximum heights are subject to the height exceptions of Section 11.19.050, which can permit certain architectural and equipment projections above the base limit. Confirm the exact height limit for your parcel with the Planning Department based on its zoning designation.