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Division 7 — GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS›Chapter 11 — REGULATION OF HILLSIDE AND/OR RIDGELINE DEVELOPMENTS

87.1150 Architecture/Structure.

Yucaipa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Yucaipa

The provisions within this section shall apply except for existing structures for which a valid permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter.

(a) Building Envelope/Setback and Height

(1) A minimum setback of 30 feet from top of slope or an average setback of 30 feet shall be provided from the edge of the pad where the structure is in public view. Setbacks and building heights shall be varied from the top of 2:1 slopes to maintain ratios of 3:1 below prominent ridgelines.

(2) A minimum of 25% of the units shall be single-story when the housing is in the public view from arterial roads and major public spaces. Where two-story units are utilized, they shall be architecturally designed so that only one story is exposed to public view.

(3) Below prominent ridgelines, a variety of spacing between units shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 1/2:1 (building setback to property line to building height).

(b) Fencing

Privacy walls and fences, not exceeding six feet (6') in height, are permitted adjacent to structures in order to provide a private outdoor area. All fences which are adjacent to or visible from public roads or major public spaces shall be decorative masonry or other approved materials with a preference to use of indigenous rock and colors of materials which blend with the surrounding landscape.

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▸Contents — Yucaipa Zoning Code
Yucaipa Zoning Code
  1. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Division 2 — REVIEWING AUTHORITIES
  3. Division 3 — PROCEDURES
  4. Division 1
  5. Division 2
  6. Division 3
  7. Division 4
  8. Division 5
  9. Division 6
  10. Division 7
  11. Division 4 — LAND USES
  12. Division 6 — PLANNING AREAS
  13. ▸Division 7 — GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
    Overview
    1. 87.0101 Intent.
    2. 87.0105 Modification of Standards.
    3. Chapter 2 — DEDICATIONS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
    4. Chapter 3 — LOT AREA
    5. Chapter 4 — HEIGHT REGULATIONS
    6. Chapter 5 — PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
    7. Chapter 6 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    8. Chapter 7 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    9. Chapter 8 — GENERAL SETBACK REGULATIONS
    10. Chapter 9 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    11. Chapter 10 — CONDITIONAL GRADING COMPLIANCE
    12. ▸Chapter 11 — REGULATION OF HILLSIDE AND/OR RIDGELINE DEVELOPME…
      Overview
      1. 87.1105 General Provisions.
      2. 87.1110 Applicability.
      3. 87.1115 Definitions.
      4. 87.1120 Hillside Classifications.
      5. 87.1130 Average Slope Calculations.
      6. 87.1135 Design Criteria.
      7. 87.1140 Earth Work/Land Forms.
      8. 87.1145 Landscape Requirements.
      9. 87.1150 Architecture/Structure.
      10. 87.1155 Environmental Constraints.
      11. 87.1160 Fire Protection Standards.
      12. 87.1165 Grading.
      13. 87.1170 Access and Parking.
      14. 87.1180 Hillside/Ridgeline Development Plan Approval.
    13. Chapter 12 — CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
    14. Chapter 13 — LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
  14. Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS
  15. Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
  16. Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
  17. Division 11 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING

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