3 rules for unincorporated Tehama County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Tehama County vary by zoning district. In the R-1 district, structures need a front yard of 50 feet from the road centerline or 20 feet from the property line (whichever is greater), side yards totaling 20% of lot width (minimum 6 feet each), and a 20-foot rear yard. Agricultural districts require larger side yards.
In both the R-1 and AG-1 districts, Tehama County limits buildings to two and one-half stories and 35 feet. Section 17.08.040 allows certain features — spires, chimneys, water tanks, silos — to exceed the limit by up to 25 feet, and agricultural storage and wind structures have their own higher caps.
In the R-1 district, Tehama County limits main building coverage to 40% of the lot area under Section 17.16.060(B). Detached accessory buildings may cover no more than 50% of a required rear yard. Certain Lake California (River Lakes Ranch) lots are allowed up to 50% building coverage.
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