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Division 4 — (Reserved)

§ 9146.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

Where the side of a lot abuts a street, there shall be a side yard with a width of at least ten (10) feet. For any building (but not for an unoccupiable structure whether detached or attached to a building) over fifty (50) feet in height, the required side yard setback shall be increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above fifty (50) feet.

Where the side of a lot abuts a lot in a residential zone, there shall be a side yard with a width of at least ten (10) percent of the subject lot width, except that such side yard shall be at least five (5) feet and need not be greater than ten (10) feet in width. For any building (but not for an unoccupiable structure whether detached or attached to a building) over thirty (30) feet in height, the required side yard setback shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of height over thirty (30) feet.

Where the side of a lot abuts a lot in other than a residential zone and the height of the building is not over fifty (50) feet, no side yard is required. If any side yard greater than approximately one (1) inch is required or provided, it shall be at least three (3) feet. For any building (but not for an unoccupiable structure whether detached or attached to a building) over fifty (50) feet in height, the required side yard setback shall be three (3) feet plus one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above fifty (50) feet.

Required side yards shall not be occupied except as provided in CMC § 9146.29 .

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. ▸ Division 4 — (Reserved)
    Overview
    1. § 9145.1. Applicability.
    2. § 9145.2. Minimum Lot Area.
    3. § 9145.3. Street Frontage and Access.
    4. § 9145.4. Minimum Lot Width.
    5. § 9146.11. Buildings and Structures - Reserved.
    6. § 9146.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and …
    7. § 9146.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    8. § 9146.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    9. § 9146.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    10. § 9146.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    11. § 9146.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    12. § 9146.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    13. § 9146.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space between Buildings.
    14. § 9146.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    15. § 9146.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    16. § 9146.3. Other Site Development Standards - Fences, Walls and…
    17. § 9146.4. Other Site Development Standards - Trash Areas.
    18. § 9146.5. Other Site Development Standards - Reserved.
    19. § 9146.6. Other Site Development Standards - Parking, Loading,…
    20. § 9146.7. Other Site Development Standards - Signs.
    21. § 9146.8. Other Site Development Standards - Utilities.
    22. § 9146.9. Other Site Development Standards - Site Planning and…
    23. § 9147.1. Exterior Lighting.
    24. § 9147.2. Performance Standards.
    25. § 9147.3. Hours of Operation.
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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