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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.140 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES

El Cajon Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · El Cajon

§ 17.140.010. Purpose.

§ 17.140.020. Residential zoning districts.

§ 17.140.030. Intent of residential zones—Density and general plan consistency.

§ 17.140.040. Special district requirements for the O-S and PRD zones.

§ 17.140.050. General lot requirements.

§ 17.140.060. Residential lot requirements.

§ 17.140.065. Urban lot splits and second primary dwellings.

§ 17.140.070. Panhandle and flag lots.

§ 17.140.080. Distance between residential buildings.

§ 17.140.090. Setbacks.

§ 17.140.100. Building height.

§ 17.140.110. Lot coverage.

§ 17.140.120. Accessory structures.

§ 17.140.130. Parking and driveways.

§ 17.140.140. Landscaping and recreational open space.

§ 17.140.150. Fences, hedges, and walls.

§ 17.140.160. Use of exterior yard areas.

§ 17.140.170. Single-family dwelling review procedures.

§ 17.140.180. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.

§ 17.140.190. Planned unit developments.

§ 17.140.200. Modified development standards for affordable housing.

§ 17.140.210. Residential land use table.

§ 17.140.220. Multifamily design standards.

§ 17.140.230. Movable tiny homes.

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