Building Setbacks & Zoning in Kings County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kings County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Kings County's Development Code sets minimum yard setbacks by residential district: 50 feet in front for Rural Residential zones (or 80 feet from the road centerline), dropping to 25 feet in R-1 and 20 feet in RM districts.

Kings County Residential Setback Minimums

Some Restrictions

Kings County Development Code, Article 5 § 506, Table 5-2 (Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts)

Front setback 50* 25 25 25 20 15 20 20 20 *Or not less than 80 feet from centerline of road. Rear setback of ground floor 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10. Side setback of ground floor 20 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5.

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Structure Height Limits

Homes and other structures in Kings County's unincorporated residential zones are capped at 30 feet under Development Code Table 5-2. Builders can reach 50 feet only after securing a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission.

Kings County Home Height Limit: 30 Ft, 50 With CUP

Some Restrictions

Kings County Development Code, Article 5 § 506, Table 5-2

Height of Structures (ft.) Maximum height of structures. 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 See Note (8) Maximum height of structures with CUP. 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Kings County

1 cities in Kings County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HanfordPop. 59,606

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

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