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Building Setbacks & Zoning in San Leandro, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

San Leandro residential setbacks: 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear in RS zones. ADU setbacks reduced to 4 ft per Gov Code 65852.2.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

San Leandro caps residential height at 28-30 ft / 2 stories in RS zones. Accessory structures limited to 15 ft; ADUs to 16-25 ft per state law.

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

San Leandro RS zones typically cap building lot coverage at 40%. Impervious surface limits apply under Bay Area C.3 stormwater standards.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Alameda County