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San Bernardino IH zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In San Bernardino's IH zone, generally the front setback is 20 ft and the minimum lot size is 40,000 sq ft, with the conditions listed below (San Bernardino code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Minimum front setback: 20 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 10 ft
- Minimum lot size: 40,000 sq ft (Only required for new industrial subdivisions)
- Maximum lot coverage: 75%
IH (Industrial Heavy) is a zoning district in San Bernardino. Every value below was read from the San Bernardino 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 IH
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 | 20 ft § 19.08.030 · code textTable row “Front Setback”, column “IH”: 20 |
|---|---|
| Minimum rear setback | 10 ft § 19.08.030 · code textTable row “Rear Setback”, column “IH”: 10 |
| Minimum lot size | 40,000 sq ft Applies: Only required for new industrial subdivisions § 19.08.030 · code textTable row “Net Lot Area1”, column “IH”: 40,000 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 75% § 19.08.030 · code textTable row “Lot Coverage (Maximum %)”, column “IH”: 75 |
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in IH:
- Minimum side setback: None required — On the attached side, when attached buildings are proposed. § 19.08.030
Not on this page
We did not find a general height, stories, side setback, FAR, density limit for IH in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum front setback in San Bernardino's IH zone?
20 ft — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.08.030.
What is the minimum rear setback in San Bernardino's IH zone?
10 ft — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.08.030.
What is the minimum lot size in San Bernardino's IH zone?
40,000 sq ft (only required for new industrial subdivisions) — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.08.030.
What is the maximum lot coverage in San Bernardino's IH zone?
75% — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.08.030.
General information, not legal advice.
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