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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Martinez, CA (2026)

1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Martinez, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Martinez front yard setbacks vary by zoning district, typically 20 feet in standard single-family zones (R-1) measured from the front property line to the nearest point of the structure. Porches, eaves, and bay windows may project limited distances into the setback. Corner lots have setbacks on both street frontages.

Setbacks: Front Setback

Some Restrictions

Looking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Martinez city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Contra Costa County