Building Setbacks & Zoning in Corona, CA (2026)
3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Corona, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Corona's R-1-7.2 zone requires a 20-foot minimum front yard (averaging 23 feet along the street), side yards of 10 and 5 feet without alley access, and a 10-foot rear yard, 15 feet where it abuts a street, under Municipal Code Sec. 17.18.100.
Yard Setback Minimums in Corona
Some RestrictionsCorona Code of Ordinances § 17.18.100
Except for setbacks along major streets as required by Chapter 17.86, there shall be established and maintained: ... (B) Front yard requirements are as follows: (1) Front yards shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet. In order to create a varied streetscape, no more than two adjacent units shall have the same front yard setback and the front yard setback of adjacent units thereto on each side sh...
Structure Height Limits
In Corona's R-1-7.2 Single-Family Residential Zone, a two-story house tops out at 30 feet and a single-story house at 25 feet. Corona Municipal Code Sec. 17.18.090 sets the cap, with exceptions carved out elsewhere in Title 17 for chimneys, antennas, and similar features.
Single-Family Home Height Limits in Corona
Some RestrictionsCorona Code of Ordinances § 17.18.090
Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater than two stories or 30 feet, whereas a single story structure shall be one story and no greater than 25 feet, except as otherwise provided.
Lot Coverage Limits
In Corona's R-1-7.2 zone, single-story homes can cover up to 45% of the lot, but that ceiling drops to 35% for any lot with a two-story building, under Municipal Code Sec. 17.18.120. The lower cap trades off against the added bulk of a second story.
Max Lot Coverage Rules in Corona
Some RestrictionsCorona Code of Ordinances § 17.18.120
Lot area coverage by single story buildings or structures shall not exceed 45% of the total lot area. Lots with two-story buildings or structures shall not exceed 35% coverage of the total lot area.
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