3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Riverside County, California.
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In the R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) zone of unincorporated Riverside County, Ordinance No. 348 requires a minimum front yard of 20 feet, side yards of 10% of lot width (3-foot minimum, 5-foot maximum required, 10 feet on corner lots), and a rear yard of at least 10 feet. Setbacks vary by zone classification.
In the R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) zone of unincorporated Riverside County, Ordinance No. 348 Section 6.2 limits buildings to 3 stories and a maximum of 40 feet. Public/semipublic buildings may reach 60 feet with increased yards, and chimneys, flagpoles, and similar projections are exempt. Limits vary by zone.
In the R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) zone of unincorporated Riverside County, Ordinance No. 348 Section 6.2 limits coverage to no more than 50% of any lot covered by the dwelling, with a minimum lot area of 7,200 square feet. Coverage limits and minimum lot sizes vary by zone classification.
6 cities in Riverside County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
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