Pacific Grove · Zoning · R-3-P.G.R.
Pacific Grove R-3-P.G.R. zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Pacific Grove's R-3-P.G.R. zone, generally buildings can be up to 30 ft tall and the front setback is 8 ft, with the conditions listed below (Pacific Grove code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 30 ft (the top plate may be no higher than 24 ft)
- Minimum front setback: 8 ft (may be reduced to 4 ft for up to 50% of the building front)
- Minimum rear setback: 8 ft (two story building)
- Maximum lot coverage: 50%
R-3-P.G.R. is a zoning district in Pacific Grove. Every value below was read from the Pacific Grove 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-P.G.R.
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 | 30 ft Applies: the top plate may be no higher than 24 ft § 23.26.040 · code textThe maximum height of main buildings shall be 30 feet; provided, the maximum height of the top plate shall be no more than 24 feet. |
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| Minimum front setback | 8 ft Applies: may be reduced to 4 ft for up to 50% of the building front § 23.26.070 · code textThe minimum front yard shall be eight feet; however, to encourage architectural variety in footprint and massing, the front yard may be reduced to no less than four feet for up to 50% percent of the front of the building. |
| Minimum rear setback | 8 ft Applies: two story building § 23.26.070 · code text(2) Two story building: eight feet. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% § 23.26.050 · code textMaximum building coverage on all sites is 50%. |
Uses in R-3-P.G.R.
Uses the code's use tables allow in R-3-P.G.R., or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Duplex — Allowed
- Residential care home (7 or more) — Needs an use permit
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-3-P.G.R.:
- Minimum front setback: 4 ft — the front yard may be reduced to this for up to 50% of the front of the building § 23.26.070
- Minimum side setback: 20% of lot width, min 3 ft, max 10 ft — side yard abutting the street on corner lots § 23.26.070
- Minimum side setback: 20% of lot width in total; minimum 3 ft each side, maximum 10 ft either side — with a use permit § 23.26.070
- Minimum rear setback: 5 ft — one story building § 23.26.070
- Minimum rear setback: 10 ft — three story building § 23.26.070
- Minimum rear setback: 12 ft — where a rear yard abuts a street § 23.26.070
- Maximum lot coverage: 60% — site coverage § 23.26.051
Not on this page
We did not find a general stories, side setback, lot size, FAR, density limit for R-3-P.G.R. in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Pacific Grove Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Pacific Grove's R-3-P.G.R. zone?
30 ft (the top plate may be no higher than 24 ft) — Pacific Grove Municipal Code § 23.26.040.
What is the minimum front setback in Pacific Grove's R-3-P.G.R. zone?
8 ft (may be reduced to 4 ft for up to 50% of the building front) — Pacific Grove Municipal Code § 23.26.070.
What is the minimum rear setback in Pacific Grove's R-3-P.G.R. zone?
8 ft (two story building) — Pacific Grove Municipal Code § 23.26.070.
What is the maximum lot coverage in Pacific Grove's R-3-P.G.R. zone?
50% — Pacific Grove Municipal Code § 23.26.050.
General information, not legal advice.
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