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Division 6 — Site Development Standards

§ 9126.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.

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

The minimum spacing between single-family dwellings, or single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings, is the sum of the yard setbacks, depending upon orientation, as required by Division 6 of this Part.

The spacing between main residential buildings within multiple-family dwelling projects or residential condominium projects shall be at least ten (10) feet, except where a parking space is proposed therein, in which case there shall be at least fifteen (15) feet between main buildings. Where an individual unit fronts on an interior courtyard, the separation from an adjacent main residential building shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. When main residential buildings are proposed to be

separated by less than twenty (20) feet, the buildings shall not have windows, balconies, or patios directly opposing each other except for windows which open into stairwells or are located within vaulted ceiling areas where the height of the bottom of the window is no less than six (6) feet from the floor. When a project is designed with windows, balconies or patios that are part of an individual unit and the separation between the buildings is less than fifteen (15) feet, the Commission shall evaluate the project to ensure that adequate light, air, ventilation and privacy of all the residential units is provided and may require additional spacing up to twenty (20) feet to ensure the provisions of these elements, and allow for separation of building masses and higher quality of design.

Between any combination of main residential building, recreation building or two (2) story accessory building, there shall be a separation of at least ten (10) feet.

Between a main residential building and any one (1) story accessory building, there shall be a separation of at least six (6) feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be consistent with the standards in CMC § 9122.1 .

A required space between buildings shall not be occupied except as provided in CMC § 9126.29 . (Ord. 22-2211 § 12; Ord. 92-977 § 1; Ord. 85-720 § 7; Ord. 84-705 § 5)

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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
    Overview
    1. § 9126.11. Buildings and Structures - Reserved.
    2. § 9126.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Ground Coverage.
    3. § 9126.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    4. § 9126.221. Yards and Open Spaces - Parking Setback.
    5. § 9126.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    6. § 9126.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    7. § 9126.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    8. § 9126.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Passageway.
    9. § 9126.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
    10. § 9126.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Usable Open Space.
    11. § 9126.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    12. § 9126.3. Other Site Development Standards - Fences, Walls and…
    13. § 9126.4. Other Site Development Standards - Trash Areas.
    14. § 9126.41. Other Site Development Standards - Trash and Recycl…
    15. § 9126.5. Other Site Development Standards - Repealed.
    16. § 9126.6. Other Site Development Standards - Parking, Loading …
    17. § 9126.7. Other Site Development Standards - Signs.
    18. § 9126.8. Other Site Development Standards - Utilities.
    19. § 9126.9. Other Site Development Standards - Site Planning and…
    20. § 9126.91. Other Site Development Standards - Site Planning an…
  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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