What are the setback requirements in Riverside, CA?

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Dimensional standards in Riverside, CA

RA-5 — front setback	40
RA-5 — side setback	20
RA-5 — rear setback	25
RC — front setback	30
RC — side setback	25
RC — rear setback	25
RR — front setback	30
RR — side setback	20
RR — rear setback	100
RE — front setback	30
RE — side setback	25
RE — rear setback	30
R-1-7000 — front setback	20 — Open porches may extend up to 6 feet into required front yard setback; on local streets, habitable portion may extend up to 5 feet where attached garage is set back more than 10 feet from required front setback line.
R-1-7000 — side setback	10/7.5 — For certain older narrow lots, interior side yards may be reduced to 5 feet.
R-1-7000 — rear setback	25 — Portions of the dwelling may extend up to 10 feet into rear setback if encroachment floor area does not exceed 500 square feet.
R-3-2500 — front setback	20
R-3-2500 — side setback	10
R-3-2500 — rear setback	20
Citywide yard rules — setback measurement	measured at right angles from the designated property line — Special rules apply for corner lots, flag lots, and through lots under Chapter 19.630.

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What are the setback requirements in Riverside, CA?

Setbacks vary by district. Examples — RA-5 front setback: 40; RA-5 side setback: 20; RA-5 rear setback: 25; RC front setback: 30. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Riverside, CA.

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