Rancho Cordova residential height limits are typically 30 to 35 feet in single-family zones and 2 stories maximum.
Standard R-1 zoning in Rancho Cordova allows primary dwellings up to 2 stories and 30 to 35 feet measured from grade to the highest point of the roof. Accessory structures in rear yards are typically limited to 15 feet. California Government Code §65852.2(c)(2)(D) sets state-mandated maximum ADU heights: 16 feet for detached ADUs, 18 feet for detached ADUs on lots with multifamily or near transit, and up to 25 feet if attached to a multistory primary dwelling. Cities cannot impose lower height limits on ADUs than state law provides. Commercial and mixed-use corridors along Folsom Boulevard allow taller structures under the city's form-based codes.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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