Richmond, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- New and existing structures
- Excess use
- No sleeping or advertising
- Unlisted projections
- Need conditional use permit
- Code section
- RMC 15.04.601.050
Summary
Richmond allows only certain listed structures to exceed a zoning district's maximum building height, and no portion above the height limit may be used for sleeping quarters or advertising; other projections need a conditional use permit.
The structures listed in Table 15.04.601.050 below may exceed the maximum permitted building height for the zoning district in which they are located, subject to the limitations stated in the Table and further provided that no portion of a structure in excess of the building height limit may be used for sleeping quarters or advertising. Projections not listed in Table 15.04.601.050 and projections in excess of those listed... may be allowed with a conditional use permit.
Full Breakdown
Richmond Municipal Code section 15.04.601.050 provides that the structures listed in Table 15.04.601.050 may exceed the maximum permitted building height for their zoning district, subject to the table's limits, and provided that no portion of a structure above the height limit is used for sleeping quarters or advertising. Projections not listed, or in excess of those listed, may be allowed only with a conditional use permit.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the district height limit with an unlisted structure, or using the excess for sleeping or advertising, violates RMC 15.04.601.050 and requires a conditional use permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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