Redlands, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1 height limit
- 2.5 stories or 35 feet
- R-A/R-A-A/R-R-A limit
- same 2.5 stories/35 feet
- Exceptions section
- Redlands City Code § 18.152.030
- Rule location
- per-district, not citywide
Summary
Redlands City Code section 18.44.120 caps buildings and structures in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District at two and one-half stories or thirty five feet, whichever governs, with exceptions listed in section 18.152.030. Every other residential zoning chapter carries the identical 2.5-story/35-foot cap in its own building-height section.
18.44.120: BUILDING HEIGHT: In the R-1 Zone, buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty five feet (35'). See section 18.152.030 of this title for exceptions. (Ord. 1000 § 17.20(E), 1955)
Full Breakdown
030 for permitted exceptions to that limit. 030 exceptions. Because the limit is written per-chapter rather than as a single citywide maximum, any change adopted for one residential district does not automatically carry over to another, and a parcel's actual height limit depends on confirming its zoning district before applying this number. 152, 'Exceptions') carves out specific circumstances, such as chimneys, roof equipment or similar features, that may be allowed to project above the district limit.
Violations & Fines
Constructing a residence or accessory structure above the district height limit without qualifying for an exception under chapter 18.152 or obtaining a variance is a zoning violation, and Redlands can require the excess portion of the structure be removed or brought into compliance through the enforcement process in chapter 18.208.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall can a house be in Redlands' R-1 zone?
Is the 35-foot height limit the same in every residential zone?
Can any part of a house exceed the 35-foot limit?
Sources & Official References
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