3 rules for unincorporated Amador County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Amador County vary by zoning district. In the R1-A single-family residential-agricultural district (Sec. 19.24.045), the front setback is 25 feet, side yards are 5 feet (interior) or 10 feet (corner), and the rear is 15 feet. A 50-foot setback from highway centerlines also applies (Sec. 19.48.110(M)).
In the R1-A residential-agricultural district, Amador County limits building height to 35 feet (Sec. 19.24.045). Chapter 19.48 allows exceptions: chimneys, vents, towers, water tanks and similar appurtenances may exceed the limit, and certain public buildings may reach up to 75 feet with added yards.
Lot coverage limits depend on the zoning district. In the R1-A single-family residential-agricultural district, Amador County caps permanent structure coverage at 35 percent of the lot (Sec. 19.24.045). Minimum lot sizes vary by General Plan classification, from about 6,000 square feet up to 40 acres in agricultural zones.
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