Santa Rosa · Zoning · TV-M
Santa Rosa TV-M zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Santa Rosa's TV-M zone, generally buildings can be up to 7 stories, the front setback is None required and the minimum lot size is None required, with the conditions listed below (Santa Rosa code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum number of stories: 7 stories (Properties south of 3rd Street)
- Minimum front setback: None required (Unless the review authority requires more)
- Minimum side setback: None required (Unless the review authority requires more)
- Minimum rear setback: None required (Unless the review authority requires more)
- Minimum lot size: None required
- Maximum lot coverage: 100%
TV-M is a zoning district in Santa Rosa. Every value below was read from the Santa Rosa 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 TV-M
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 number of stories | 7 stories Applies: Properties south of 3rd Street See note 4 below the table in the code. § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Maximum height”, column “TV-M”: 7 stories for properties south of 3rd Street 5 stories for properties north of 3rd Street (4) All new development must be a minimum of 2 stories. Note 4: All projects north of 3rd Street that are over 35 feet tall or two stories are subject to review and approval by the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board per requirements of the –H Combining District. |
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| Minimum front setback | None required Applies: Unless the review authority requires more See note 3 below the table in the code. § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Front”, column “TV-M”: None, except as required by the review authority (3) Note 3: The Station Area Streets Combining District may require special setbacks. |
| Minimum side setback | None required Applies: Unless the review authority requires more See note 3 below the table in the code. § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Side—Interior (each)”, column “TV-M”: None, except as required by the review authority (3) Note 3: The Station Area Streets Combining District may require special setbacks. |
| Minimum rear setback | None required Applies: Unless the review authority requires more See note 3 below the table in the code. § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Rear”, column “TV-M”: None, except as required by the review authority (3) Note 3: The Station Area Streets Combining District may require special setbacks. |
| Minimum lot size | None required See note 1 below the table in the code. § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Area (1)”, column “TV-M”: None required (1) Note 1: Subdivision or Conditional Use Permit approval may establish specific requirements for minimum lot area, maximum lot coverage, set backs, and/or dimensions based on the characteristics of the site or surroundings, environmental constraints, and/or other issues. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 100% § 20-23.040 · code textTable row “Maximum coverage”, column “TV-M”: 100% |
Uses in TV-M
Uses the code's use tables allow in TV-M, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Duplex — Allowed — see note
- Bed and breakfast — Needs a director conditional use permit
- Private school — Needs a director conditional use permit
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in TV-M:
- Maximum number of stories: 5 stories — Properties north of 3rd Street § 20-23.040
Not on this page
We did not find a general height, FAR, density limit for TV-M in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Santa Rosa Municipal Code.
Other Santa Rosa zoning districts
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum number of stories in Santa Rosa's TV-M zone?
7 stories (properties south of 3rd Street) — Santa Rosa Municipal Code § 20-23.040.
What is the minimum front setback in Santa Rosa's TV-M zone?
None required (unless the review authority requires more) — Santa Rosa Municipal Code § 20-23.040.
What is the minimum side setback in Santa Rosa's TV-M zone?
None required (unless the review authority requires more) — Santa Rosa Municipal Code § 20-23.040.
What is the minimum rear setback in Santa Rosa's TV-M zone?
None required (unless the review authority requires more) — Santa Rosa Municipal Code § 20-23.040.
What is the minimum lot size in Santa Rosa's TV-M zone?
None required — Santa Rosa Municipal Code § 20-23.040.
General information, not legal advice.
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