West Sacramento · Zoning · R-1
West Sacramento R-1 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In West Sacramento's R-1 zone, generally buildings can be up to 30 ft tall and the minimum lot size is 5,000 sq ft, with the conditions listed below (West Sacramento code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 30 ft
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft
- Minimum lot size: 5,000 sq ft (R-1A)
- Maximum lot coverage: 50%
R-1 is a zoning district in West Sacramento. Every value below was read from the West Sacramento 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-1
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 § 17.08.030 · code textTable row “Maximum Height (feet)”, column “R-1”: 30(B) |
|---|---|
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft § 17.08.030 · code textTable row “Interior Side”, column “R-1”: 5(C) |
| Minimum lot size | 5,000 sq ft Applies: R-1A § 17.08.030 · code textTable row “Minimum Lot Size (square feet, unless otherwise indicated)”, column “R-1”: R-1A: 5,000 R-1B: 6,000 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% § 17.08.030 · code textTable row “Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot)”, column “R-1”: 50 |
Uses in R-1
Uses the code's use tables allow in R-1, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed
- Duplex — Allowed
- Rooming or boarding house — Needs a conditional use permit
- Residential care home (7 or more) — Needs a minor use permit
- Child care center — Needs a minor use permit
- Community garden — Allowed
- Private school — Needs a conditional use permit
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-1:
- Minimum lot size: 6,000 sq ft — R-1B § 17.08.030
Not on this page
We did not find a general stories, front setback, rear setback, FAR, density limit for R-1 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the West Sacramento Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in West Sacramento's R-1 zone?
30 ft — West Sacramento Municipal Code § 17.08.030.
What is the minimum side setback in West Sacramento's R-1 zone?
5 ft — West Sacramento Municipal Code § 17.08.030.
What is the minimum lot size in West Sacramento's R-1 zone?
5,000 sq ft (r-1A) — West Sacramento Municipal Code § 17.08.030.
What is the maximum lot coverage in West Sacramento's R-1 zone?
50% — West Sacramento Municipal Code § 17.08.030.
General information, not legal advice.
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