Local jurisdiction · San Bernardino County
Highland Zoning, Planning & Building Codes
What you can build in Highland depends on its local zoning and planning code, layered on the California Building Standards Code. Ask GoCodebook about any Highland address.
Key points
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California. Like every California jurisdiction, Highland regulates development through a local zoning and planning code (often Zoning) — the rules that determine allowed uses, setbacks, height limits, FAR, density and parking — on top of the statewide California Building Standards Code (Title 24).
Those local rules change at the city line, so a remodel, ADU or use that is allowed nearby may be restricted in Highland. GoCodebook reads the Highland ordinance with state code and answers your zoning, planning or permit question with the controlling citation.
Zoning & planning in Highland
Highland's zoning code (often Zoning) assigns each parcel to a district (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use and overlays) that sets the allowed uses, setbacks, height, FAR, lot coverage and density. Conditional uses, variances and design review may require discretionary planning approval.
Ask GoCodebook "what's the zoning for [address] in Highland?", "what setback / FAR applies?", or "can I build an ADU or addition here?" and get a cited answer. See coverage.
Building permits & remodeling in Highland
Construction and remodeling in Highland must comply with the adopted Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy and Fire codes, plus any Highland local amendments — and most work needs a building permit.
Additions, remodels and change-of-use can trigger extra requirements (accessibility, energy upgrades, fire). GoCodebook flags what applies to your Highland project before you apply.
Where to read the Highland code
The Highland municipal and zoning code is published on eCode360 — view the official Highland code library. That lets you read the ordinance section by section.
GoCodebook goes beyond browsing eCode360 (see how they compare): it reads the Highland ordinance together with the California Building Standards Code and answers your question — zoning, setbacks, FAR, height, ADUs, permits — with the controlling citation for your parcel.
ADUs, housing & tenant rules in Highland
California's statewide ADU laws override many local restrictions, so Highland must allow accessory dwelling units that meet state size, setback and parking standards. Rentals may also be subject to rent control and AB 1482 protections.
Whether a specific Highland property is covered depends on its zoning, age and ownership — exactly the kind of question GoCodebook answers with a citation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the zoning code for Highland?
Highland adopts a local zoning ordinance (often Zoning) that sets allowed uses, setbacks, height, FAR and density by district, published on eCode360, alongside the California Building Standards Code. Ask GoCodebook for your parcel's zoning and what it allows.
What are the setback and FAR rules in Highland?
Setbacks, floor-area ratio (FAR), height and lot coverage in Highland are set by your parcel's zoning district. GoCodebook returns the exact standards for your address with a citation.
Do I need a permit to remodel or build in Highland?
Most new construction, additions and many remodels in Highland require a building permit and must meet the adopted Title 24 codes plus local amendments. GoCodebook tells you what applies before you apply.
Can I build an ADU in Highland?
Generally yes — California's statewide ADU law requires Highland to permit ADUs that meet state standards, even where local rules are stricter.
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