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Division 4 — (Reserved)

§ 9136.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and Structures.

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

In the CN and CG Zones (except in a Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) Overlay District), no building or structure shall have more than two (2) stories, including a basement but excluding a cellar, nor shall it exceed a height of thirty (30) feet.

In the MU-CS Zone, see CMC § 9138.17 ; for the MU-SB Zone, see CMC § 9138.18 .

In the CA Zone, no building or structure shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

In the CR Zone (except in a Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) Overlay District), there is no height limit provided additional yard spaces are provided as required in CMC § 9136.21 through § 9136.29 .

In a Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) Overlay District, no building or structure shall have more than three (3) stories, including a basement but excluding a cellar, nor shall it exceed a height of forty-five (45) feet, except for residential projects for affordable or senior households permitted in accordance with CMC § 9126.91 . In cases to which CMC § 9126.91 is applicable, no building or structure shall have more than four (4) stories, including a basement but excluding a cellar, nor shall the height exceed fifty-five (55) feet.

A transmitter, receiver or repeater station (radio, television, microwave) tower may exceed the height limits established by this Section if such height is approved in connection with a conditional use permit.

For the purposes of this Section, a subterranean or partial subterranean garage shall not be considered to be a story.

(Ord. 07-1392 § 9; Ord. 06-1363 § 9; Ord. 03-1279 § 8; Ord. 94-1039 § 7)

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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)
    Overview
    1. § 9135.1. Applicability.
    2. § 9135.2. Minimum Lot Area.
    3. § 9135.3. Street Frontage and Access.
    4. § 9135.4. Minimum Lot Width.
    5. § 9136.11. Buildings and Structures - Buildings Required.
    6. § 9136.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and …
    7. § 9136.13. Buildings and Structures - Uses Permitted in Reside…
    8. § 9136.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    9. § 9136.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    10. § 9136.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    11. § 9136.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    12. § 9136.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    13. § 9136.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    14. § 9136.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
    15. § 9136.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    16. § 9136.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    17. § 9136.3. Other Site Developments Standards - Fences, Walls an…
    18. § 9136.4. Other Site Developments Standards - Trash and Recycl…
    19. § 9136.5. Other Site Developments Standards - Reserved.
    20. § 9136.6. Other Site Developments Standards - Parking, Loading…
    21. § 9136.7. Other Site Developments Standards - Signs.
    22. § 9136.8. Other Site Developments Standards - Utilities.
    23. § 9136.9. Other Site Developments Standards - Site Planning an…
    24. § 9137.1. Exterior Lighting.
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  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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