American Canyon · Zoning · RE
American Canyon RE zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In American Canyon's RE zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft (2.5 stories) tall, the front setback is 10% of lot depth and the minimum lot size is 43,560 sq. ft. (American Canyon code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 35 ft
- Maximum number of stories: 2.5 stories
- Minimum front setback: 10% of lot depth
- Minimum side setback: 10% of lot width (First story)
- Minimum rear setback: 25% of lot depth
- Minimum lot size: 43,560 sq. ft.
- Maximum lot coverage: 30%
- Maximum density: 1 unit/acre
RE is a zoning district in American Canyon. Every value below was read from the American Canyon 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 RE
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 | 35 ft § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Main structure”, column “RE”: 35 ft. |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of stories | 2.5 stories § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Maximum number of stories”, column “RE”: 2.5 |
| Minimum front setback | 10% of lot depth § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum front yard”, column “RE”: 10% of lot depth |
| Minimum side setback | 10% of lot width Applies: First story § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “First story”, column “RE”: 10% of lot width |
| Minimum rear setback | 25% of lot depth § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum rear yard”, column “RE”: 25% of lot depth |
| Minimum lot size | 43,560 sq. ft. § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum area per lot”, column “RE”: 43,560 sq. ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Maximum building coverage”, column “RE”: 30% |
| Maximum density | 1 unit/acre § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Maximum density”, column “RE”: One unit/acre max |
Uses in RE
Uses the code's use tables allow in RE, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed
- Bed and breakfast — Needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission)
- Child care center — Needs a minor use permit (chapter 19.42)
- Church or place of worship — Needs a conditional use permit (approval by planning commission)
- Growing crops — Allowed
Not on this page
We did not find a general FAR limit for RE in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the American Canyon Municipal Code.
Other American Canyon zoning districts
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in American Canyon's RE zone?
35 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the maximum number of stories in American Canyon's RE zone?
2.5 stories — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum front setback in American Canyon's RE zone?
10% of lot depth — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum side setback in American Canyon's RE zone?
10% of lot width (first story) — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum rear setback in American Canyon's RE zone?
25% of lot depth — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
General information, not legal advice.
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