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Division 4 — (Reserved)

§ 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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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)
  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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