Woodland R-M zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

R-M is a zoning district in Woodland. Every value below was read from the Woodland 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	40 ft Applies: 30 ft within 40 ft of an R-L, N-P or R-LM zone § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Max. Building Height (ft.)”, column “R-M”: 40; 30 within 40 feet of an R-L, N-P or R-LM zone
Minimum front setback	15 ft Applies: Primary Structure § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Front, Primary Structure”, column “R-M”: 15
Minimum side setback	5 ft Applies: 10 ft when abutting R-L or N-P § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Interior Side”, column “R-M”: 5; 10 when abutting R-L or N-P
Minimum rear setback	10 ft Applies: 15 ft when abutting R-L or N-P § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Rear”, column “R-M”: 10; 15 when abutting R-L or N-P
Maximum lot coverage	60% § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Max. Lot Coverage”, column “R-M”: 60%
Maximum density	8.1 to 19.9 units per acre Applies: the code sets a range: at least 8.1, at most 19.9 § 17.24.030 · code text Table row “Density (units/acre)”, column “R-M”: 8.1 – 19.9

Uses in R-M

Uses the code's use tables allow in R-M, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.

Apartment building — Allowed
Bed and breakfast — Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap)
Community garden — Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) — see note
Child care center — Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap)
Private school — Needs a conditional use permit (cup)
Residential care home (7 or more) — Allowed

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-M:

Maximum building height: 30 ft — within 40 feet of an R-L, N-P or R-LM zone § 17.24.030
Minimum side setback: 10 ft — when abutting R-L or N-P § 17.24.030
Minimum rear setback: 15 ft — when abutting R-L or N-P § 17.24.030

Not on this page

We did not find a general stories, lot size, FAR limit for R-M in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Woodland Municipal Code.

Other Woodland zoning districts

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Woodland's R-M zone?

40 ft (30 ft within 40 ft of an R-L, N-P or R-LM zone) — Woodland Municipal Code § 17.24.030.

What is the minimum front setback in Woodland's R-M zone?

15 ft (primary Structure) — Woodland Municipal Code § 17.24.030.

What is the minimum side setback in Woodland's R-M zone?

5 ft (10 ft when abutting R-L or N-P) — Woodland Municipal Code § 17.24.030.

What is the minimum rear setback in Woodland's R-M zone?

10 ft (15 ft when abutting R-L or N-P) — Woodland Municipal Code § 17.24.030.

What is the maximum lot coverage in Woodland's R-M zone?

60% — Woodland Municipal Code § 17.24.030.

General information, not legal advice.