3 rules for unincorporated Del Norte County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Del Norte County vary by zoning district. In the inland R-1 district, the front yard is 25 feet (Sec. 20.16.80), side yards 6 feet or 5 feet on lots under 60 feet wide (Sec. 20.16.90), and the rear yard 20 feet for main buildings (Sec. 20.16.100). Larger road setbacks and coastal rules can apply.
In the inland R-1 district, Del Norte County limits main buildings to 35 feet and accessory buildings to 16 feet (Sec. 20.16.40). Chimneys, towers, water tanks and similar appurtenances may exceed the limit with a use permit (Sec. 20.48.70). Coastal-zone height is governed by Title 21 and the Local Coastal Program.
Lot coverage limits depend on the zoning district. In the inland R-1 One Family Residence district, Del Norte County caps lot coverage at 35 percent (Sec. 20.16.70). Minimum lot area in R-1 is 7,200 square feet with public or mutual water or sewer, or 12,000 square feet where neither is available (Sec. 20.16.50).
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