3 rules for unincorporated Glenn County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Glenn County are set by zone in the Title 15 Unified Development Code. In residential zones the minimum front yard is 30 feet, interior side yards 15 feet, and the non-front side yard on a corner lot at least 15 feet, with a rear yard around 25 feet. The AE (Exclusive Agriculture) zone uses 30-foot front and 25-foot side and rear minimums.
Maximum structure height in unincorporated Glenn County is set by zone in the Title 15 Unified Development Code. In the RE (Rural Residential Estate) zone, structures may not exceed 35 feet (Glenn County Code §15.350.070). Service Commercial zoning limits principal structures to 35 feet and accessory structures to 20 feet. Limits vary by district, so confirm your zone.
Lot coverage in unincorporated Glenn County is governed by the Title 15 Unified Development Code, which defines lot coverage as the total area or percentage of a lot occupied by buildings and structures. Maximum coverage is set by zoning district rather than a single county-wide figure, and is effectively constrained by the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks for each zone.
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