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Nevada City R1 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Nevada City's R1 zone, the front setback is 30 ft and the minimum lot size is 10,000 sq ft (Nevada City code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Minimum front setback: 30 ft
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 25 ft
- Minimum lot size: 10,000 sq ft
R1 (Single-Family Residential Zone) is a zoning district in Nevada City. Every value below was read from the Nevada City 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 R1
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.
| Minimum front setback | 30 ft § 17.24.060 · code textC. Front yard, thirty feet; |
|---|---|
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft § 17.24.060 · code text2. Interior side, five feet, |
| Minimum rear setback | 25 ft § 17.24.060 · code textE. Rear yard, twenty-five feet. |
| Minimum lot size | 10,000 sq ft § 17.24.060 · code textA. Lot area, ten thousand square feet; |
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R1:
- Minimum side setback: 10 ft — Street side of corner lot § 17.24.060
Not on this page
We did not find a general height, stories, lot coverage, FAR, density limit for R1 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Nevada City Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum front setback in Nevada City's R1 zone?
30 ft — Nevada City Municipal Code § 17.24.060.
What is the minimum side setback in Nevada City's R1 zone?
5 ft — Nevada City Municipal Code § 17.24.060.
What is the minimum rear setback in Nevada City's R1 zone?
25 ft — Nevada City Municipal Code § 17.24.060.
What is the minimum lot size in Nevada City's R1 zone?
10,000 sq ft — Nevada City Municipal Code § 17.24.060.
General information, not legal advice.
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