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Division VI›Chapter 806.2 — ZONES ESTABLISHED, ZONE MAP ADOPTED

Fresno County Zoning Code § 810.2 Zones Established, Zone Map Adopted

Fresno County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Fresno County

Cite as: Fresno County Zoning Code § 810.2 · Text as of 2026-09-23

810.2.010 – Purpose of Individual Residential Zones

The purposes of the individual residential zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

  • A. R-A (Single Family Residential Agricultural) Zone. The R-A zone identifies areas appropriate for lower density development and small-scale agricultural uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-A zone is consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan; see Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.

  • B. R-R (Rural Residential) Zone. The R-R zone identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses, including limited agricultural activities (e.g., greenhouses, fruit and nut trees, and vines), within a semi-rural environment, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-R zone is consistent with the Rural Residential, Foothill Rural Residential, and Mountain Urban land use designations of the General Plan.

  • C. R-1-A, R-1-AH (Single Family, Low Density Residential) Zones. The R-1-A and R-1-AH zones identify areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses with urban standards, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-1-A and R-1-AH zones are consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan;

  • D. R-1-B (Single Family, Low Density Residential) Zone. The R-1-B zone identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses with urban standards, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-1-B zone is consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

  • E. R-1-C (Single-Family Residential Medium Density) Zone. The R-1-C zone identifies areas appropriate for conventional single-family uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel, unless within a planned development. The R-1-C zone is consistent with the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

  • F. R-1-E, R-1-EH (Single-Family Residential Low Density) Zones. The R-1-E and R-1-EH zones identify areas appropriate for single-family residential estate uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The standards for both zones are identical except that horses are an allowed use in the R-1-EH zone. The R-1-E and R-1-EH zones are consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

  • G. R-1 (Single-Family Residential Medium Density) Zone. The R-1 zone identifies areas appropriate for conventional single-family uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel, unless within a planned development. The R-1 zone is consistent with the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

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  • H. R-2, R-2-A (Multi-Family Low Density) Zones. The R-2 and R-2-A zones identify areas appropriate for low density multi-family residential uses, in order to provide for light, privacy, air, safety, and insulation against transmission of sound. The R-2 and R-2-A zones are consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

  • I. R-3, R-3-A (Multi-Family Medium Density) Zones. The R-3 and R-3-A zones identify areas appropriate for medium density multi-family residential uses. The standards for both zones are identical except that structure heights are limited to a single story in the R-3-A zone. The R-3 and R-3-A zones are consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

  • J. R-4 (Multi-Family High Density) Zone. The R-4 zone identifies areas appropriate for high density multi-family residential uses. The R-4 zone is consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan see Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.

  • K. T-P (Trailer Park Residential) Zone. The T-P zone identifies areas appropriate for the accommodation of residential mobile homes and manufactured housing. A T-P zone shall not be less than five acres in size. The T-P zone is consistent with variable land use designations of the General Plan.

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810.2.020 – Residential Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements

  • A. Allowed land uses.

    1. Table 2-4 indicates the uses allowed within each residential zone and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Article 5 (Land Use and Development Review Procedures).
  1. Residential uses represent the principal allowed use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, the residential character of each zone may be allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and/or temporary uses.

  • B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a “blank” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zone. Excludes unclassified uses.

  • C. Unclassified uses. Certain specified land uses are allowed as unclassified uses through an Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 842.5) or Unclassified Director’s Review and Approval (Chapter 846.5).

  • D. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in Table 2-4, the provisions of Section 802.1.020 (Rules of Interpretation) shall apply.

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  • E. Site Plan Review required. Construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) may require Site Plan Review approval in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).

  • F. Applicable Regulations. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a Section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other Sections of this Zoning Ordinance may also apply.

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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-A R-R R-2 R-3 T-P See Section
R-2-A R-3-A
Residential
AccessoryStructures P P P P P 834.4.020
Accessory Vending
Machines,expanded		 D D D 834.4.400
Accessory Vending
Machines,regular		 P P P 834.4.400
Additional On-Site Dwellings
Accessory Dwelling
Units		 P P P P 834.4.030.
B
Second Dwelling
Units		 D D 834.4.030.
C
Child DayCare Center C C C C C 834.4.100
Child Day Care, (up to 14
children)		 P P P P P 834.4.100
DensityBonus P P 824.3.010
Employee Housing (six or
fewer residents)		 P P P P
Farmworker Housing
Complexes		 P P 834.4.160
Fraternities/Sororities D
Home Occupations,Class I P P P P P 834.4.190
Home Occupations,Class II D D D D D 834.4.190
Household Pets P P P P P
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See
Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

  • 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.

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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-A3 R-R R-2 R-3 T-P See Section
R-2-A R-3-A
Residential(Continued)
Manufactured/Factory Built
Housing		 P P P P P 834.4.330
Mobile Home Parks P
Mobile Home Park Services D 834.4.240
Mobile Home Planned Residential
Developments		 C
Mobile Home,Temporary D D 834.4.330
Multi-FamilyDwellings P P 834.4.430
Planned Residential
Developments		 C C C 834.4.280
Low Barrier Navigation Center P P
Residential Care Homes D
Single-FamilyDwelling P P P P
Single Room Occupancy,Small P P 834.4.340
Single Room Occupancy,Large C C 834.4.340
Supportive Housing (GC 65650) P P P P
TemporaryUses
Transitional Housing P P P P
16BNonresidential
BroadcastingStudios C C
Contractors Storage Yard,
Agricultural Services		 D D
Hospitals/Sanitariums C C
Kennel,Commercial C C
Kennel,Private D D
Observatories,upto 3,000 sq. ft. D
Observatories, 3,001 sq. ft. or
greater		 C
Observatories,anysize C C C C
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed. 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in

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compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.

  • 3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.

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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-A3 R-R R-2 R-3 R-4 T-P See Section
R-2-A R-3-A
Nonresidential(continued)
Public Utility Facilities,
Large		 D D D D D D See Article 7
Public Utility Facilities,
Small		 P P P P P P See Article 7
Rural Commercial Center C 834.4.040
SwimmingSchools,Large C C 834.4.360
SwimmingSchools,Small D D 834.4.360
Agricultural and Open Space Resources
Agricultural accessory
storage, structures, and
uses.		 P P
Agricultural product sales,
produced on-site		 P P
Animal uses, 20,000 sq. ft.
orgreater		 P 834.4.050
Animal Uses, 36.000 sq.
ft. orgreater		 P P 834.4.050
Beekeeping P D 834.4.070
Commercial Crop
Production		 P P
Horticulture/
Greenhouses		 C C 834.4.180
Horticulture/
Greenhouses,Private		 P P 834.4.180
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

  • 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.

  • 3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.

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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Permit Requirement by Zone2 Requirement by Zone2 Requirement by Zone2
R-A3 R-R R-2 R-3 R-4 T-P See Section
R-2-A R-3-A
Agricultural and Open Space Resources(Continued)
Hog/Swine Ranches C C
Plant Nurseries C C
Plant Nurseries,Private P P
PoultryRaising,Large C C 834.4.290
PoultryRaising,Small D D 834.4.290
Stables,Commercial C
Stables,Private P P
Wholesale Limited Winery
Distilleryand Brewery		 P 834.4.415
Micro Winery, Distillery
and Brewery		 D 834.4.415
Minor Winery, Distillery
and Brewery		 C 834.4.415
Landscaping/limited
agriculture - Millerton
Specific Plan Area (tertiary
treated irrigation water)		 C 834.4.440
Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation
Clubs and Lodges C C C
Country Clubs and Golf
Courses		 C C C C C
Libraries,Public D D D
Places of Worship C C C C C
Schools,Private D D D D D
Schools,Public D D D D D
Schools, Motorcycle
Safetyand Training		 D 834.4.320
Recreational Vehicle Park C
Communication Facilities
Microwave Relay
Structures		 D D D D D D 834.4.420
Satellite Dish Antenna P P P P P P 834.4.420
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

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Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

  • 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.

  • 3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.

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TABLE 2-4-1 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-1,
R-1-B, R-1-A R-1-AH R-1-E R-1-EH See Section
R-1-C
Residential
AccessoryStructures P P P P P 834.4.020
Additional On-Site Dwellings
Accessory Dwelling
Units		 P P P P P 834.4.030.B
Second Dwelling
Units		 D D D D D 834.4.030.C
Child DayCare Center C C C C C 834.4.100
Child Day Care, (up to 14
children)		 P P P P P 834.4.100
DensityBonus P 824.3.010
Employee Housing (six or
fewer residents)		 P P P P P
Farmworker Housing
Complexes		 C C C C 834.4.160
Farmworker Housing,
Temporary
Home Occupations,Class I P P P P P 834.4.190
Home Occupations,Class II D D D D D 834.4.190
Household Pets P P P P P
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed. 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).

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TABLE 2-4-1

ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-1, R-1-E
R-1-B, R-1-A R-1-AH R-1-EH See Section
R-1-C
Residential(Continued)
Manufactured/Factory Built
Housing		 P P P P P 834.4.330
Mobile Home Parks
Mobile Home Park Services 834.4.240
Mobile Home Planned Residential
Developments
Mobile Home,Temporary 834.4.330
Multi-FamilyDwellings
Planned Residential
Developments		 C C C C C 834.4.280
Residential Care Homes
Single-FamilyDwelling P P P P P
Supportive Housing (GC 65650) P P P P P
TemporaryUses
Transitional Housing P P P P P
17BNonresidential
BroadcastingStudios
Contractors Storage Yard,
Agricultural Services
Hospitals/Sanitariums
Kennel,Commercial
Kennel,Private
Observatories,upto 3,000 sq. ft.
Observatories, 3,001 sq. ft. or
greater
Observatories,anysize C C C C C
Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).

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TABLE 2-4-1 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-1, R-1-E
R-1-B, R-1-A R-1-AH R-1-EH See Section
R-1-C
Nonresidential(continued)
Public Utility Facilities,
Large		 D D D D D See Article 7
Public Utility Facilities,
Small		 P P P P P See Article 7
Rural Commercial Center 834.4.040
SwimmingSchools,Large C C C C C 834.4.360
SwimmingSchools,Small D D D D D 834.4.360
Agricultural and Open Space Resources3
Agricultural accessory
storage, structures, and
uses(private use).		 P P P P
Agricultural product sales,
produced on-site
Animal uses, private
20,000 sq. ft. orgreater		 P P P P 834.4.050
Animal Uses, 36.000 sq.
ft. orgreater(private use)		 P P P P 834.4.050
Beekeeping 834.4.070
Commercial Crop
Production		 C C C C
Horticulture/
Greenhouses
Horticulture/
Greenhouses,Private		 P(3) P(3) P(3) P(3) 834.4.180
Landscaping/limited
agriculture - Millerton
Specific Plan Area
(tertiary treated irrigation
water)		 C C C 834.4.440

Key to Permit Requirements

Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

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  • 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).

  • 3 Crop production for personal use only shall be limited to hay crops, orchards, pasture crops, row crops, and vineyards. Storage of petroleum products only for use of the occupants of the premises, but not for resale or distribution.

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TABLE 2-4-1

ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)

Land Use1 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2 Permit Requirement by Zone2
R-1, R-1-E
R-1-B, R-1-A R-1-AH R-1-EH See Section
R-1-C
Agricultural and Open Space Resources(Continued)3
Stables,Private P(3) P(3) P(3) P(3) 834.4.050
Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation
Clubs and Lodges
Country Clubs and Golf
Courses		 C C C C C
Libraries,Public C C C C C
Places of Worship C C C C C
Schools,Private C C C C C
Schools,Public D D D D D
Communication Facilities
Microwave Relay
Structures		 D D D D D 834.4.420
Satellite Dish Antenna P P P P P 834.4.420

Key to Permit Requirements

Symbol Applicable Process See Chapter
P Permitted use
C Conditional Use Permit required 842.5
D Director’s Review and Approval required 846.5
TUP TemporaryUse Permit required 858.5
Blank Use not allowed

Notes:

  • 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.

  • 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).

  • 3 Crop production for personal use only shall be limited to hay crops, orchards, pasture crops, row crops, and vineyards. Storage of petroleum products only for use of the occupants of the premises, but not for resale or distribution.

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810.2.030 - Residential Zone General Development Standards

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-5, in addition to the general development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3 (Development and Operational Standards).

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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE

Development Feature R-A R-R
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 36,000 sq. ft. 2.0 acres (or by zone
designation:
5.0 acres)
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:
Interior 130 ft. 165 ft.
Corner 130 ft. 165 ft.
Reversed Corner 130 ft. 165 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 160 ft. 165 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 90 ft. 90 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 170 ft. 170 ft.
Maximum(Gross)Population Density 1 DU/36,000 net sq. ft. 1 DU/parcel
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100
(Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections
into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: In the RR District front yard setbacks are
required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or other game
areas
Front 35 ft. 35 ft.
Side(each) 15 ft. 20 ft.
Street side 25 ft. 35 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 25 ft. 25 ft.
Rear 20 ft. 20 ft.
Accessorystructures See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures)
Maximum Parcel Coverage 30% None
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 6 ft. from main structure* 6 ft. from main structure*
Main Structure - Maximum Height Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
35 ft. 35 ft.
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height 12 ft. 25 ft.
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050.G
(Fences, Walls, and Hedges –
Residential Standards)		 See Section 822.3.050.G
(Fences, Walls, and Hedges –
Residential Standards)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.

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TABLE 2-5

RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)

Development Feature R-1-A, R-1-AH R-1-B
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 20,000 sq. ft. 12,500 sq. ft.
18,500 sq. ft. (Within the Fig
Garden Neighborhood Plan and
only when designated Low
DensityResidential)
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:
Interior 110 ft. 80 ft.
Corner 110 ft. 90 ft.
Reversed Corner 110 ft. 95 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 130 ft. 100 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 80 ft. 60 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 130 ft.
130 ft. (Parcels facing on streets
shown on the Circulation
Element)
150 ft. (Parcels backing on
freeways or railroad rights-of-
way)		 110 ft.
120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets
shown on the Circulation
Element)
150 ft. (Parcels backing on
freeways or railroad rights-of-
way)
Maximum(Gross)Population Density 1 DU/20,000 net sq. ft. 1 DU/12,500 net sq. ft.
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section
822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard
setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for
tennis courts or othergame areas.
Front 35 ft. 35 ft.
Side(each) 10 ft. 20 ft.
Street side 25 ft. 35 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 25 ft. 25 ft.
Rear 20 ft. 20 ft.
Accessorystructures See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures)
Maximum Parcel Coverage 30% 35%
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 6 ft. from main structure* 6 ft. from main structure*
Main Structure - Maximum Height Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
35 ft. 35 ft.
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height 12 ft. 12 ft.
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050.G
(Fences, Walls, and Hedges –
Residential Standards)		 See Section 822.3.050 (Fences,
Walls, and Hedges)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)

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Development Feature R-1-A, R-1-AH R-1-B
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 20,000 sq. ft. 12,500 sq. ft.
18,500 sq. ft. (Within the Fig
Garden Neighborhood Plan and
only when designated Low
DensityResidential)
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.

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Development Feature R-1-C R-1-E, R-1-EH
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 9,000 sq. ft. 37,500 sq. ft.
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:
Interior 70 ft. 150 ft.
Corner 80 ft. 150 ft.
Reversed Corner 85 ft. 150 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 90 ft. 160 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 50 ft. 100 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 110 ft.
120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets
shown on the Circulation
Element)
130 ft. (Parcels backing on
freeways or railroad rights-of-
way)		 200 ft.
Maximum(Gross)Population Density 1 DU/9,000 net sq. ft. 1 DU/37,500 net sq. ft.
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section
822.3.100(Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard
setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for
tennis courts or othergame areas.
Front 25 ft. 50 ft.
Side(each) 7 ft. 15 ft.
Street side 15 ft. 35 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 20 ft. 35 ft.
Rear 20 ft. 20 ft.
Accessorystructures See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures)
Maximum Parcel Coverage 40% 30%
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 6 ft. from main structure* 6 ft. from main structure*
Main Structure - Maximum Height Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
35 ft. 35 ft.
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height 12 ft. 12 ft.
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main

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structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.

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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)

Development Feature R-1 R-2, R-2-A
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 6,000 sq. ft. 6,600 sq. ft.
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:
Interior 60 ft. 60 ft.
Corner 65 ft. 65 ft.
Reversed Corner 70 ft. 70 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 80 ft. 80 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 40 ft. 40 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 100 ft.
120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets
shown on the Circulation
Element)
130 ft. (Parcels backing on
freeways or railroad rights-of-
way)		 100 ft.
120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets
shown on the Circulation
Element)
130 ft. (Parcels backing on
freeways or railroad rights-of-
way)
Maximum (Gross) Population Density 1 DU/6,000 sq. ft. 1 DU/2,175 sq. ft.
(Parcels with less than 4,000 sq.
ft. –no more than 1 DU)
(Parcels with more than 4,000 sq.
ft., but less than 6,000 sq. ft.– no
more than 2 DU’s)
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section
822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard
setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for
tennis courts or othergame areas.
Front 20 ft. 20 ft.
Side(each) 5 ft. 5 ft
Street side 10 ft. 10 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear 20 ft. 20 ft.
Accessorystructures See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures)
Maximum Parcel Coverage 40% 50%
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 6 ft. from main structure* 10 ft. for main structures**
6 ft. for accessorystructures
Main Structure - Maximum Height Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
25 ft. 35 ft. (R-2)
20 ft.(R-2-A)
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height 12 ft. 12 ft.
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)

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Development Feature R-1 R-2, R-2-A
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 6,000 sq. ft. 6,600 sq. ft.
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.

** Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure. Ten ft. (minimum space for structures placed side to side), 15 ft. (minimum space for structures placed rear to side, front to side, with entries or exits into space), 20 ft. (minimum space for structures placed front to rear, rear to front, with entries or exits into space), and for structures placed front to front arranged about an interior court allowing a 10-foot wide driveway in the interior court, the driveway being access to the parking area or structure, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without the driveway, the space shall be 25 feet.

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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)

Development Feature R-3, R-3-A
Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 7,500 sq. ft.
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:
Interior 60 ft.
Corner 65 ft.
Reversed Corner 70 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 110 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 45 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 110 ft.
120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element)
150 ft.(Parcels backingon freeways or railroad rights-of-way)
Maximum (Gross) Population Density 1 DU/1,500 sq. ft. (with both community water supply and public
sewage disposal systems)
(As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil
analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and
public sewage disposal systems, but not less than 1 DU/1,500 sq. ft.)
Exceptions noted in Section 820.3.040.B
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section
822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard setbacks
are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or
othergame areas.
Front 15 ft.
Side(each) 5 ft.
Street side 10 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 10 ft.
Rear 15 ft.
Accessory structures Must meet standards above if standards in Section 834.4.020
(AccessoryStructures)cannot be met.
Maximum Parcel Coverage 50%
(As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil
analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and
public sewage disposal systems,but not more than 50%)
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 10 ft. for main structures*
6 ft. for accessorystructures

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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)

Development Feature R-3, R-3-A
Main Structure - Maximum Height Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval.
See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
40 ft. (R-3)
20 ft.(R-3-A)
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height 12 ft.
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure. Ten ft. (minimum space for structures placed side to side), 15 ft. (minimum space for structures placed rear to side, front to side, with entries or exits into space), 20 ft. (minimum space for structures placed front to rear, rear to front, with entries or exits into space), and for structures placed front to front arranged about an interior court allowing a 10-foot wide driveway in the interior court, the driveway being access to the parking area or structure, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without the driveway, the space shall be 25 feet.

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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)

Development Feature T-P
Minimum dimensions requiredfor each NEWLY CREATEDparcel.
Minimum Parcel Size 3 acres
(Each trailer space shall have a min. area of 1,500 sq. ft. Each
nonconformingtrailer space shall have a min. area of 1,000 sq. ft.)
Minimum Parcel
Width/Frontage:		 (Note: Each trailer space shall have a min. width of 30 ft. and
there is no required depth)
Interior 110 ft.
Corner 110 ft.
Reversed Corner 110 ft.
Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW 130 ft.
Curve lots/cul-de-sacs 80 ft.
Minimum Parcel Depth 130 ft.
Maximum (Gross) Population Density 1 DU/2,400 sq. ft. (with both community water supply and public
sewage disposal systems)
(As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil
analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and
public sewage disposal systems, but not less than 1 DU/2,400 sq.
ft.)
Setbacks Required These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See
Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for
setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and
exceptions.
Front 15 ft.
Side(each) 5 ft.
Street side 10 ft.
Reversed corner(street side) 10 ft.
Rear 10 ft.
Accessory structures Must meet standards above if standards in Section 834.4.020
(AccessoryStructures)cannot be met.
Maximum Parcel Coverage 50%
(As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil
analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and
public sewage disposal systems,but not more than 50%)
Minimum Distance Between Structures
on the Same Parcel		 10 ft.*
Main Structure - Maximum Height
(whichever is less)		 Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit
Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit.
35 ft.
AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height N/A
Antennae, Vertical See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)
Fences/Walls/Hedges See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges)
Landscaping See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards)
Off-Street Parking See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards)
Satellite Antennae See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Standards)

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Development Feature
T-P
Signs
See Chapter 830.3(Signs)
Development Feature T-P
Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs)

Notes:

*10 ft. (minimum space for trailers or other structures placed side by side or end to side), 10 ft. (minimum space for trailers or other structures placed end to end, excepting where the trailers or other structures abut a roadway serving as access to and within the trailer park, in which case the minimum space for trailers or other structures shall be 36 ft.) Where residential trailers are located near any allowed structure other than another residential trailer, regardless of the side or end relationships, the minimum space between the trailer and the structure shall be 10 feet.

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