Title 8 — ZONING›Division 84 — LAND USE DISTRICTS›Chapter 84-26 — M-29 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Article 84-26.10 — Yards
Contra Costa County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Contra Costa County
84-26.1002. - Side.
There shall be a side yard width of at least twenty feet between any building or structure established in this district and the boundary lines of the lot, except that garages or any other accessory building or structure may have a minimum of a three-foot side yard when located at least fifty feet from the property line.
(Ords. 78-40 § 1, 72-44 § 2, 1761, 1569: prior code § 8151(g): Ord. 1224).
84-26.1004 - Setback.
There shall be a setback (front yard) of at least twenty-five feet between any building or structure established in this district and the front property line of the lot.
(Ords. 78-40 § 1, 72-44 § 2, 1761, 1569: prior code § 8151(h): Ord. 1224).
84-26.1006 - Rear.
There shall be a rear yard width of at least twenty feet between any building or structure established in this district and the rear boundary line of the lot, except that garages or any other accessory building or structure may have a three foot rear yard.
(Ords. 78-40 § 1, 72-44 § 2, 1761, 1569: prior code § 8151(i): Ord. 1224).
84-26.1008 - Exception.
Development pursuant to any multiple family residential district site plan approved prior to July 13, 1978, shall be governed by the yard requirements applicable when the site plan was approved and shall not be subject to the requirements of this article.
(Ord. 78-40 § 1).
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