Turlock · Zoning · R-M
Turlock R-M zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Turlock's R-M zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft tall, the front setback is 20 ft and the minimum lot size is 6,000 sq ft (Turlock code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 35 ft
- Minimum front setback: 20 ft
- Minimum side setback: 10 to 20 ft (the code sets a range: at least 10, at most 20)
- Minimum rear setback: 10 ft per story (Per story; not applied to single-family homes in R-M)
- Minimum lot size: 6,000 sq ft
- Maximum density: 7.0 to 15.0 units per acre (the code sets a range: at least 7.0, at most 15.0)
R-M (Residential Medium Density) is a zoning district in Turlock. Every value below was read from the Turlock 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-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 building height | 35 ft § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Maximum height (ft.)”, column “R-M”: 35 |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 20 ft § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Front (ft.)”, column “R-M”: 20 |
| Minimum side setback | 10 to 20 ft Applies: the code sets a range: at least 10, at most 20 § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Side (ft.)”, column “R-M”: 10 – 20 |
| Minimum rear setback | 10 ft per story Applies: Per story; not applied to single-family homes in R-M § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Rear (ft.)”, column “R-M”: 10/story |
| Minimum lot size | 6,000 sq ft § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Minimum lot size (sf)”, column “R-M”: 6,000 |
| Maximum density | 7.0 to 15.0 units per acre Applies: the code sets a range: at least 7.0, at most 15.0 § 9-3-203 · code textTable row “Lot density ranges (unit/acre)”, column “R-M”: 7.0 – 15.0 |
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-M:
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We did not find a general stories, lot coverage, FAR limit for R-M in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Turlock Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Turlock's R-M zone?
35 ft — Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203.
What is the minimum front setback in Turlock's R-M zone?
20 ft — Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203.
What is the minimum side setback in Turlock's R-M zone?
10 to 20 ft (the code sets a range: at least 10, at most 20) — Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203.
What is the minimum rear setback in Turlock's R-M zone?
10 ft per story (per story; not applied to single-family homes in R-M) — Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203.
What is the minimum lot size in Turlock's R-M zone?
6,000 sq ft — Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203.
General information, not legal advice.
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