Building Setbacks & Zoning in Westminster, CA (2026)
2 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Westminster, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Structure Height Limits
A house or other main structure in Westminster's R1 zone cannot exceed 2 stories or 35 feet under Table 2-3 of the Municipal Code, and Section 17.300.025(B) applies that district-specific standard citywide, with a narrow exception in (C)(1) letting non-habitable features like towers and spires rise to twice the district height limit.
Westminster Residential Building Height Limit
Some RestrictionsWestminster Code § 17.300.025(B), (C); Table 2-3 (§ 17.210.015)
Maximum building height: 2 stories not to exceed 35 feet. ... B. Height Limits. All structures shall meet the following standards relating to height limits, except for fences and walls, which shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.300.030, Fences, Hedges, and Walls, and the allowable exceptions identified in Section 17.300.025.C, Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions. 1. Maximum heigh...
Lot Coverage Limits
Westminster caps how much of a residential lot a home and its structures can cover under Table 2-3 of the zoning code. The limit runs from 40% in the R1, R2 and R3 districts up to 50% in R4 and 60% in R5, with covered parking spaces up to 600 square feet excluded from the R1 calculation.
Westminster Maximum Lot Coverage by Zone
Some RestrictionsWestminster Code § 17.210.015, Table 2-3
Table 2-3 Residential Zoning District Development Standards Development Feature Requirements by Zoning District R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 ... Maximum lot coverage 40%7 40% 40% 50% 60% ... 7 Any required covered or enclosed parking spaces (up to a maximum of 600 square feet), including children's play houses, shall be exempt from lot coverage criteria.
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