R-1

Single-Unit Dwelling Zone

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California

This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit dwellings and to protect the characteristics of existing single-unit neighborhoods. It also allows for public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses appropriate in a medium-density residential environment.

35 ft

Max Building Height

5,200 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

20 ft

Front Setback

15 ft

Rear Setback

Development Standards

Max Building Height 35 ft
Minimum Lot Size 5,200 sqft
Front Setback 20 ft
Rear Setback 15 ft
Side Setback 5 ft

Parking

See Chapter 17.608 for parking requirements.

Sacramento Location

Permitted Uses

6 uses permitted in R-1

Use Category
Solar energy system, commercial (city property) Civic
Community market (if primary use is not single-unit or duplex dwelling) Commercial
Model home temporary sales office Commercial
Aquaculture, private garden, and urban beekeeping Residential
Dwelling, duplex (limited to corner lots) Residential
Dwelling, single-unit Residential

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