What are the setback requirements in Anaheim, CA?

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Dimensional standards in Anaheim, CA

RS-2 — front setback	25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less
RS-2 — side setback	5 feet — Street side setback is "9-feet" for a reversed corner lot or reversed building frontage lot.
RS-2 — rear setback	25 feet — May be reduced to "10 feet" if no more than "35%" of the rear setback area is covered.
RS-2 — maximum rear yard setback coverage	35% — Applied when proposing a "10’ rear yard setback."
PTMU Overlay (example from variance record) — minimum setback requirement along Katella Avenue	18 feet — Referenced in variance resolution as Platinum Triangle minimum setback requirement.
PTMU Overlay (example from variance record) — minimum setback requirement along Lewis Street	20 feet — Referenced in variance resolution as Platinum Triangle minimum setback requirement.

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What are the setback requirements in Anaheim, CA?

Setbacks vary by district. Examples — RS-2 front setback: 25 feet or 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is less; RS-2 side setback: 5 feet (conditions apply); RS-2 rear setback: 25 feet (conditions apply); RS-2 maximum rear yard setback coverage: 35% (conditions apply). Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Anaheim, CA.

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