Building Setbacks & Zoning in Redding, CA (2026)
3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Redding, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Building setbacks in Redding are set by the Zoning Ordinance (Redding Municipal Code Title 18), with site-development regulations for the principal residential districts in RMC §18.31.030. The three primary residential districts are RE (Residential Estate), RS (Residential Single-Family), and RM (Residential Multiple-Family). Front, side, and rear yard minimums are listed in the development standards tables for each district. Variances and minor exceptions are handled under RMC Chapter 18.15.
Redding, CA Building Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsStructure Height Limits
Building height limits in Redding are set by zoning district under Redding Municipal Code Title 18, with residential heights established in the development standards tables of RMC §18.31.030 and commercial / industrial heights in Chapters 18.32 and 18.33. Detached accessory structures generally must meet the same setbacks as the main building under §18.43.020, with adjusted setback rules for accessory structures 16 feet or less in height. Variances are processed under RMC Chapter 18.15.
Redding, CA Structure Height Limits
Some RestrictionsLot Coverage Limits
Maximum lot coverage in Redding is set by zoning district under Redding Municipal Code Title 18, with residential coverage standards in the development tables of RMC §18.31.030. In the RM (Residential Multiple-Family) districts, lot coverage calculations explicitly include buildings, driveways, parking areas, and trash-enclosure areas — Schedule 18.31.030-D specifies the maximum allowable lot coverage in each RM district. Stormwater impacts on larger projects are reviewed under the City's MS4 program.
Redding, CA Lot Coverage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Shasta County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Redding city rules.
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