American Canyon · Zoning · RM
American Canyon RM zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In American Canyon's RM zone, generally buildings can be up to 42 ft (3 stories) tall, the front setback is 15 ft and the minimum lot size is 20,000 sq. ft., with the conditions listed below (American Canyon code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 42 ft
- Maximum number of stories: 3 stories
- Minimum front setback: 15 ft
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft (First story)
- Minimum rear setback: 10 ft
- Minimum lot size: 20,000 sq. ft. (Applies only to new parcels created after the effective date of the zoning code.)
- Maximum lot coverage: 50%
RM 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 RM
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 | 42 ft § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Main structure”, column “RM”: 42 ft. |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of stories | 3 stories § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Maximum number of stories”, column “RM”: 3 |
| Minimum front setback | 15 ft § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum front yard”, column “RM”: 15 ft. |
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft Applies: First story § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “First story”, column “RM”: 5 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 10 ft § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum rear yard”, column “RM”: 10 ft. |
| Minimum lot size | 20,000 sq. ft. Applies: Applies only to new parcels created after the effective date of the zoning code. § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Minimum area per lot”, column “RM”: 20,000 sq. ft. 1 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% § 19.10.050 · code textTable row “Maximum building coverage”, column “RM”: 50% |
Uses in RM
Uses the code's use tables allow in RM, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed — see note
- Apartment building — Allowed
- 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)
Not on this page
We did not find a general FAR, density limit for RM in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the American Canyon Municipal Code.
Other American Canyon zoning districts
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in American Canyon's RM zone?
42 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the maximum number of stories in American Canyon's RM zone?
3 stories — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum front setback in American Canyon's RM zone?
15 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum side setback in American Canyon's RM zone?
5 ft (first story) — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
What is the minimum rear setback in American Canyon's RM zone?
10 ft — American Canyon Municipal Code § 19.10.050.
General information, not legal advice.
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