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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Redlands, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Redlands setbacks vary by zoning district under RMC Title 18. In the R-1 single-family zone, front setbacks run from a 25-foot minimum context line up to a 40-foot maximum, side yards require 5 feet on one side and 10 feet on the other, and rear yards must be at least 25 feet (RMC 18.44.130–.150).

Redlands Building Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Redlands caps building height by zone. In the R-1 single-family district, buildings and structures may not exceed 2.5 stories or 35 feet (RMC 18.44.120). Other zones carry their own limits in their chapters, and designated historic resources may face additional design review of height and massing.

Redlands Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Redlands limits how much of a lot can be covered by structures, by zone. In the R-1 single-family district, maximum structure coverage is 30% of the lot area (RMC 18.44.110), on a minimum 7,200-square-foot lot. Other residential zones carry their own coverage standards in their chapters.

Redlands Lot Coverage Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in San Bernardino County