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.
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Setback Rules
Redding sets minimum yard setbacks by residential zoning district in Schedule 18.31.030-C: 25 feet in front in the "RE" estate districts, 15 feet in front in "RS" and "RM" districts, 15-foot rear and corner-side yards citywide, and side yards ranging from a 30-foot aggregate in "RE" down to 5 feet per side in the densest "RM" zones. Section 18.62.100 measures every setback from the building's foundation line.
Redding, CA Yard Setback Minimums by Zone
Some RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code § 18.31.030 (Schedule 18.31.030-C - Minimum Yards); § 18.62.100
"RE-1" "RE-2" "RS-2" through "RS-4" "RM-6" through "RM-18" "RM-20" through "RM-30" ... Minimum Yards (feet) Front 25 15 15 15 (1) ... Side Aggregate 30'; no side less than 10' 15 feet total; no side yard less than 5 feet (except small-lot subdivisions (Section 18.31.050) 5; 10 for 2 or more stories 10 ... Corner Side 15 15 15 15 ... Rear 15 15 15 15 ... 18.62.100 - Setbacks. Setbacks shall be m...
Structure Height Limits
Redding limits building height in every "RE" and "RS" single-family zone to 35 feet, and allows up to 45 feet in the "RM-6" through "RM-18" multifamily districts and 50 feet in "RM-20" through "RM-30," under Schedule 18.31.030-C. Height is measured from finished grade to the highest roof point under Section 18.62.080, and towers, chimneys, and similar features can exceed the limit by up to 10 feet without discretionary review under Section 18.40.080.
Redding, CA Residential Building Height Limits
Some RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code §§ 18.31.030 (Schedule 18.31.030-C); 18.62.080; 18.40.080
"RE-1" "RE-2" "RS-2" through "RS-4" "RM-6" through "RM-18" "RM-20" through "RM-30" ... Maximum Height (feet) 35 35 45 50 (2) ... 18.62.080 - Measuring height. A.Measuring Building Height. Height of buildings is measured as provided in this code. The height of buildings is the vertical distance above the finished grade adjacent to the structure and the highest point on the roof. ... 18.40.080 - ...
Lot Coverage Limits
Redding caps building coverage at 40 percent of the lot in every "RE" and "RS" single-family district, rising through the "RM" multifamily districts from 60 percent in RM-6 to 85 percent in RM-30, under Municipal Code Section 18.31.030. Section 18.62.040 defines what counts toward that ceiling, excluding small eaves, open trellises, and low decks and patios.
Redding, CA Maximum Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code §§ 18.31.030 (Schedule 18.31.030-C, Note 7 & Schedule 18.31.030-D); 18.62.040
18.62.040 - Determining lot coverage. The total land area covered by all principal and accessory structures on a site, including projections, shall be considered in determining lot coverage except the following: A.Eaves projecting less than two and one-half feet from a building.B.Trellises and similar structures that do not have solid roofs.C.Uncovered and unenclosed swimming pools, spas, patio...
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