§ 9136.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard. — Carson Zoning Code

Where the rear of a lot abuts a lot in a residential zone, there shall be a rear yard with a depth of at least ten (10) percent of the lot depth, except that such rear yard shall be at least five (5) feet and need not be greater than ten (10) feet. For any building or structure over thirty (30) feet in height in the CR and CA Zones, the required rear yard setback shall be increased by one (1) foot of height for each foot of height above thirty (30) feet.

Where the rear of a lot abuts a lot in other than a residential zone and the height of the building or structure is not over thirty (30) feet, no rear yard is required. If any rear yard greater than approximately one (1) inch is required or provided, it shall be at least three (3) feet. For any building or structure over thirty (30) feet in height in the CR and CA Zones, the required rear yard shall be three (3) feet plus one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above thirty (30) feet.

Each lot in the MU-CS Zone shall have a rear yard setback as described in CMC § 9138.17 , and each lot in the MU-SB Zone shall have a rear yard setback as described in CMC § 9138.18 .

Notwithstanding the above requirements, each lot in a Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) Overlay District shall have a rear yard setback as follows:

	Minimum Setback
Subterranean garage	1'
On grade parking or partial subterranean garage	1'' or 3'
First or Second foor – Commercial	10'
First foor – Residential	15'
Second foor – Residential	15'
Third foor	30'
Fourth foor	30'

A required rear yard shall not be occupied except as provided in CMC § 9136.29 . (Ord. 07-1392 § 9; Ord. 06-1363 § 9; Ord. 03-1279 § 11; Ord. 94-1039 § 10)