Clovis R-3 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

R-3 is a zoning district in Clovis. Every value below was read from the Clovis 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 R-3

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	45 ft See notes 19, 20 below the table in the code. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 45 ft./3 stories (19)(20) Note 19: In the R-2-A and R-3-A Districts, no main structure erected shall exceed one story or twenty feet (20') in height. Note 20: In the R-2 and R-3 Districts, greater main structure height may be granted under a conditional use permit, not to exceed three (3) stories or fifty feet (50') in the R-2 District or sixty feet (60') in the R-3 District.
Maximum number of stories	3 stories See notes 19, 20 below the table in the code. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 45 ft./3 stories (19)(20) Note 19: In the R-2-A and R-3-A Districts, no main structure erected shall exceed one story or twenty feet (20') in height. Note 20: In the R-2 and R-3 Districts, greater main structure height may be granted under a conditional use permit, not to exceed three (3) stories or fifty feet (50') in the R-2 District or sixty feet (60') in the R-3 District.
Minimum front setback	15 ft § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Front”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 15 ft.
Minimum side setback	5 ft § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Side (Each)”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 5 ft.
Minimum rear setback	15 ft § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Rear”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 15 ft.
Minimum lot size	8,500 sq. ft. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Minimum Parcel Size”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 8,500 sq. ft.
Maximum lot coverage	45% § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Maximum Parcel Coverage”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 45%
Maximum density	30 DU/acre (1 DU/1,450 sq. ft.) § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Maximum (Gross) Density”, column “R-3, R-3-A”: 30 DU/acre (1 DU/1,450 sq. ft.)

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-3:

Maximum building height: 60 ft — Only with a conditional use permit; not to exceed 60 ft in the R-3 District § 9.10.030

Not on this page

We did not find a general FAR limit for R-3 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Clovis Municipal Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Clovis's R-3 zone?

45 ft — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the maximum number of stories in Clovis's R-3 zone?

3 stories — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the minimum front setback in Clovis's R-3 zone?

15 ft — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the minimum side setback in Clovis's R-3 zone?

5 ft — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the minimum rear setback in Clovis's R-3 zone?

15 ft — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

General information, not legal advice.