3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Monterey County are set per zoning district in Title 21. Examples: LDR/MDR main structures require a 30 ft (LDR) or 20 ft (MDR) front setback; RDR requires 30 ft front, 20 ft side and rear. Architectural features and uncovered decks get limited encroachment exceptions under Chapter 21.62.
Maximum building height in unincorporated Monterey County is set by zoning district in Title 21. Residential main structures are generally capped at 30 ft (LDR/MDR/RDR) or 35 ft (HDR), with accessory structures usually 15 ft. Chapter 21.62 allows chimneys, towers and similar features to exceed the limit.
Maximum building site coverage in unincorporated Monterey County varies by Title 21 district: LDR allows 35% on lots under 20,000 sq ft and 25% on larger lots; MDR allows 35%; RDR allows 25%; HDR allows up to 60%. Minimum building site sizes are also set per district.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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