3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in San Joaquin County, California.
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San Joaquin County Development Title establishes minimum setbacks by zoning district. Typical residential setbacks: R-L 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear; R-R 25 ft front, 10 ft side, 20 ft rear. Agricultural zones require 50 ft front and 30 ft side from all structures. Corner-lot side-street setbacks are increased. State ADU law (Gov Code §65852.2) overrides for 4-ft ADU setbacks.
San Joaquin County Development Title limits residential structures to 35 feet in most zones. Agricultural zones allow taller ag buildings (barns, silos) to 50 feet by right. Chimneys, antennas, and solar arrays may exceed height limits by up to 10 feet. Stockton Metropolitan Airport FAR Part 77 surfaces further restrict heights near the airport.
San Joaquin County Development Title limits building lot coverage: R-L residential typically 40%, R-R 25%, AG 10%. Impervious surface totals trigger stormwater requirements under Regional Water Board MS4 permit when exceeding 2,500 sq ft (SWPPP threshold) or 5,000 sq ft of net new impervious area.
2 cities in San Joaquin County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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