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American Canyon RR-20000 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

In American Canyon's RR-20000 zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft (2.5 stories) tall, the front setback is 20 ft and the minimum lot size is 20,000 sq. ft. (American Canyon code, read October 2026).

Key points

  • Maximum building height: 35 ft
  • Maximum number of stories: 2.5 stories
  • Minimum front setback: 20 ft
  • Minimum side setback: 10 ft (First story)
  • Minimum rear setback: 20 ft
  • Minimum lot size: 20,000 sq. ft.
  • Maximum lot coverage: 30%
  • Maximum density: 2 units/acre

RR-20000 is a zoning district in American Canyon. Every value below was read from the American Canyon Municipal Code and links to its section (read October 2026). State laws such as the ADU and SB 9 rules can allow more on a residential lot. General information, not legal advice — read the code text and check with the city before you build.

Development standards in RR-20000

The general rule for a typical lot in this zone. Zoning tables often attach notes, such as rules for corner lots, lots next to a residential zone, or new subdivisions only. Open “code text” under a value to see the table cell or sentence it was read from.

Maximum building height
35 ft
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Main structure”, column “RR-20000”: 35 ft.
Maximum number of stories
2.5 stories
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Maximum number of stories”, column “RR-20000”: 2.5
Minimum front setback
20 ft
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Minimum front yard”, column “RR-20000”: 20 ft.
Minimum side setback
10 ft
Applies: First story
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “First story”, column “RR-20000”: 10 ft.
Minimum rear setback
20 ft
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Minimum rear yard”, column “RR-20000”: 20 ft.
Minimum lot size
20,000 sq. ft.
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Minimum area per lot”, column “RR-20000”: 20,000 sq. ft.
Maximum lot coverage
30%
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Maximum building coverage”, column “RR-20000”: 30%
Maximum density
2 units/acre
§ 19.10.050 · code text
Table row “Maximum density”, column “RR-20000”: 2 units/acre

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We did not find a general FAR limit for RR-20000 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the American Canyon Municipal Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in American Canyon's RR-20000 zone?

35 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.

What is the maximum number of stories in American Canyon's RR-20000 zone?

2.5 stories — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.

What is the minimum front setback in American Canyon's RR-20000 zone?

20 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.

What is the minimum side setback in American Canyon's RR-20000 zone?

10 ft (first story) — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.

What is the minimum rear setback in American Canyon's RR-20000 zone?

20 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.

General information, not legal advice.

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