Maximum building height in unincorporated Shasta County varies by zone. Per the county's adopted standards, one-family residential (R-1) is limited to 30 feet; multiple-family (R-3) to 35 feet; and two-family (R-2) up to 45/35 feet. General height limits and exceptions are in Title 17, Section 17.84.030.
Maximum structure height in the unincorporated county is governed by the Shasta County Zoning Plan (Code Title 17), with general rules and exceptions in Chapter 17.84, Section 17.84.030 (Height limits-Exceptions), and district-specific maximums in each zone chapter. Height limits depend on the zone district. Per the county's adopted Zoning District Setbacks and height table, the one-family residential (R-1) district has a maximum height of 30 feet; the multiple-family residential (R-3) district allows up to 35 feet; and the two-family residential (R-2) district is shown at up to 45 feet (with a 35-foot figure also listed). In the interim residential (I-R) district, main buildings are limited to 30 feet under Section 17.28.060, with accessory building heights varying by distance from property lines. Section 17.84.030 also governs height exceptions for certain features and confirms that fence and wall height caps (3 feet in front yards, 6 feet in rear/side yards) are separate from building height. Note that recent state ADU law allows detached accessory dwelling units to be built ministerially when they are under 16 feet in height, independent of the zone's main-building limit. Because exact maximums - and any exceptions for architectural features or steep terrain - depend on your specific zone, confirm the height limit for your parcel with the Shasta County Department of Resource Management before designing.
Exceeding the maximum height for your zone without an approved variance violates the Zoning Plan. Shasta County Code Enforcement may issue a notice of violation, withhold or revoke permits, and require modification of the structure, along with possible administrative penalties.
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