§ 9136.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson
Each lot shall have a front yard with a required depth of twenty (20) feet or twenty (20) percent of the lot depth, whichever is less. For any building or structure over thirty (30) feet in height in the CR Zone the required front yard setback shall be increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above thirty (30) feet.
Each lot used for vehicle dealerships in the CA Zone shall have a front yard setback as described in CMC § 9138.15(D) . Other commercial uses as defined in CMC § 9138.15 shall comply with abovementioned standards from the CR Zone.
Each lot in the MU-CS Zone shall have a front yard setback as described in CMC § 9138.17 , and each lot in the MU-SB Zone shall have a side yard as described in CMC § 9138.18 .
Notwithstanding the above requirements, each lot in a Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) Overlay District shall have a front yard setback as follows:
| Minimum Setback | |
|---|---|
| Subterranean garage | 1' |
| On grade parking or partial subterranean garage | 10' |
| First foor – Commercial | 10' |
| First foor – Residential | 20' |
| Second foor – Commercial | 10' |
| Residential | 20' |
| Third foor | 20' |
| Fourth foor | 30' |
A required front yard shall not be occupied except as provided in CMC § 9136.29 . (Ord. 07-1392 § 9; Ord. 06-1363 § 9; Ord. 03-1279 § 9; Ord. 94-1039 § 8)
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- Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
- Chapter 1 — ZONING
- Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
- Division 2 — Format
- Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
- Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
- Division 1 — Uses Permitted
- Division 2 — Accessory Uses
- Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
- Division 4 — Density
- Division 5 — Site Requirements
- Division 6 — Site Development Standards
- Division 7 — Environmental Effects
- Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
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▸ Division 4 — (Reserved)
Overview- § 9135.1. Applicability.
- § 9135.2. Minimum Lot Area.
- § 9135.3. Street Frontage and Access.
- § 9135.4. Minimum Lot Width.
- § 9136.11. Buildings and Structures - Buildings Required.
- § 9136.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and …
- § 9136.13. Buildings and Structures - Uses Permitted in Reside…
- § 9136.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
- § 9136.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
- § 9136.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
- § 9136.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
- § 9136.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
- § 9136.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
- § 9136.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
- § 9136.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
- § 9136.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
- § 9136.3. Other Site Developments Standards - Fences, Walls an…
- § 9136.4. Other Site Developments Standards - Trash and Recycl…
- § 9136.5. Other Site Developments Standards - Reserved.
- § 9136.6. Other Site Developments Standards - Parking, Loading…
- § 9136.7. Other Site Developments Standards - Signs.
- § 9136.8. Other Site Developments Standards - Utilities.
- § 9136.9. Other Site Developments Standards - Site Planning an…
- § 9137.1. Exterior Lighting.
- Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
- Division 4 — (Reserved)
- Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
- Division 4 — (Reserved)
- Division 9 — Special Use Zones
- Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
- Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
- Division 3 — Walls
- Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
- Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
- Division 6 — Project Grading
- Division 7 — Signs
- Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
- Division 1 — Procedures In General
- Division 2 — Procedures By Type
- Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
- Division 2 — Nonconformities
- Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
- Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
- Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
- Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
- Division 1 — Definitions