3 rules for unincorporated San Benito County, California.
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Building setbacks in unincorporated San Benito County are set by zoning district in Title 25 of the County Code, with development-standard tables in Chapter 25.03 establishing minimum front, side, and rear yards. Exact distances vary by zone, and Section 25.07.005 governs which projections may encroach into a required setback.
Maximum building heights in unincorporated San Benito County are set by zoning district in the Chapter 25.03 development-standard tables. For accessory structures, County Code Section 25.07.007 limits detached accessory buildings in residential zones to one story or 20 feet, and structures under 120 square feet to 10 feet.
Maximum lot coverage in unincorporated San Benito County is established by zoning district in the development-standard tables of Chapter 25.03 of the County Code. Coverage limits, like setbacks and height, vary by district, so the controlling percentage is the one listed for a parcel's specific zone.
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