Biggs · Building on your lot
Building on your lot in Biggs
Biggs sets fence heights by yard in residential zones, with taller fences allowed by use permit. The city limits accessory structure coverage and splits home businesses into minor and major types.
Key points
- Fence height: Biggs limits residential front-yard fences to 4 feet (6 with a use permit) and side and rear fences to 6 feet (8 with one).
- Accessory structures: Biggs limits all accessory buildings and structures combined to 50% of the rear yard area, and front-yard accessory structures to under 6 feet.
- Home business: Biggs minor home businesses use less than 20% of the home with no regular client visits; major ones less than 30%, with 1 non-resident.
Each rule below is marked Biggs code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Biggs code Biggs limits residential front-yard fences to 4 feet (6 with a use permit) and side and rear fences to 6 feet (8 with one).
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Biggs code Biggs limits all accessory buildings and structures combined to 50% of the rear yard area, and front-yard accessory structures to under 6 feet.
All 8 Biggs rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Running a business from home
Biggs code Biggs minor home businesses use less than 20% of the home with no regular client visits; major ones less than 30%, with 1 non-resident.
All 6 Biggs rules on running a business from home, with the code text →
Pets, chickens and bees
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Building in a flood zone
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Park and impact fees for new homes
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Noise and construction hours
Biggs code 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. No work at any time on Sundays or holidays.
All 3 Biggs rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Outdoor lighting
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Garage and yard sales
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Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Parking spaces required for homes
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Signs on homes
Biggs code Two political signs, each up to 16 square feet. Signs may be at most 5 feet high, measured from the ground.
Other Biggs rules on this
Biggs's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Living in an RV or trailer on a lot (Ch. 14.140)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules for building in a Biggs flood zone?
Biggs's code: A development permit is needed for all construction or development, including structures, mobile homes and fill. (§ 12.05.310).
What park or impact fees apply to a new home in Biggs?
Biggs's code: Impact fee amounts are set in a fee schedule the city council adopts by resolution and may amend. (§ 11.40.030).
What are the outdoor lighting rules for homes in Biggs?
Biggs's code: Lights must be placed or shielded to aim onto the site; no more than 20% of light may leave it. (Exterior lighting in or next to residential districts; fixtures of 12,500 mean lumens or less are exempt.) (§ 14.110.130).
What are the garage sale rules in Biggs?
Biggs's code: No more than 9 days in total within any year-long period. (Per parcel, in R-1 and R-2 districts.) (§ 14.110.170); No earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 30 minutes after sunset. (R-1 and R-2 districts.) (§ 14.110.170).
Can I run a family child care home in Biggs?
California law sets this for every city, including Biggs: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
How many parking spaces does a home need in Biggs?
Biggs's code: 1 guest space per 4 dwelling units. (Apartment complexes with at least 10 units.) (§ 14.130.040); 1 space per unit. (Studio or one-bedroom apartments.) (§ 14.130.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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