What are the setback requirements in San Jose, CA?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in San Jose, CA
| R-1-8 — front setback | 25 feet |
| R-1-8 — side setback | 5 feet minimum (10% of lot width, 5 ft min) |
| R-1-8 — rear setback | 20 feet |
| R-1-5 — front setback | 20 feet |
| R-1-5 — side setback | 5 feet |
| R-1-5 — rear setback | 20 feet |
| R-2 — front setback | 20 feet |
| R-2 — side setback | 5 feet |
| R-2 — rear setback | 20 feet |
| R-M — front setback | 20 feet |
| R-M — side setback | 10 feet (or height-dependent) |
| R-M — rear setback | 20 feet |
| Detached ADU — rear and side setback | 4-foot setbacks |
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What are the setback requirements in San Jose, CA?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — R-1-8: 25 feet; R-1-8: 5 feet minimum (10% of lot width, 5 ft min); R-1-8: 20 feet; R-1-5: 20 feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with San Jose, CA.
Full investor analysis
Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full San Jose, CA report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.
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This summary is AI-generated from public municipal sources and is not legal, engineering, or land-use advice. Always verify zoning with San Jose, CA officials before making decisions.
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