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San Bernardino County RC zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In San Bernardino County's RC zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft tall and the front setback is 25 ft (San Bernardino County code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 35 ft
- Minimum front setback: 25 ft
- Minimum side setback: 15 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 15 ft
- Maximum density: 1 unit per 40 acres
RC (Resource Conservation) is a zoning district in San Bernardino County. Every value below was read from the San Bernardino County 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 RC
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 § 82.03.060 · code textTable row “Maximum height”, column “RC Resource Conservation”: 35 ft. |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 25 ft § 82.03.060 · code textTable row “Front”, column “RC Resource Conservation”: 25 ft. |
| Minimum side setback | 15 ft § 82.03.060 · code textTable row “Side - Interior (each)”, column “RC Resource Conservation”: 15 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 15 ft § 82.03.060 · code textTable row “Rear”, column “RC Resource Conservation”: 15 ft. |
| Maximum density | 1 unit per 40 acres § 82.03.060 · code textTable row “Maximum density”, column “RC Resource Conservation”: 1 unit per 40 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) |
Uses in RC
Uses the code's use tables allow in RC, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed
- Church or place of worship — Needs a conditional use permit
- Community garden — Allowed
Not on this page
We did not find a general stories, lot size, lot coverage, FAR limit for RC in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the San Bernardino County Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in San Bernardino County's RC zone?
35 ft — San Bernardino County Municipal Code § 82.03.060.
What is the minimum front setback in San Bernardino County's RC zone?
25 ft — San Bernardino County Municipal Code § 82.03.060.
What is the minimum side setback in San Bernardino County's RC zone?
15 ft — San Bernardino County Municipal Code § 82.03.060.
What is the minimum rear setback in San Bernardino County's RC zone?
15 ft — San Bernardino County Municipal Code § 82.03.060.
What is the maximum density in San Bernardino County's RC zone?
1 unit per 40 acres — San Bernardino County Municipal Code § 82.03.060.
General information, not legal advice.
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