Biggs C-G zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

C-G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT) is a zoning district in Biggs. Every value below was read from the Biggs 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 C-G

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	55 ft § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Maximum Height”: 55 feet
Minimum front setback	15 ft See note 1 below the table in the code. § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Front Yard”: 15 feet Note 1: Where the frontage in a block is partially in a residential district, the front yard setback for a lot in the C-G district shall be the same as required in the residential district.
Minimum side setback	0 ft See note 2 below the table in the code. § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Side Yard”: 0 feet Note 2: Side Setback. A side setback shall not be required except, where the side of a lot in the C-G district abuts a residential district there shall be a side yard setback of not less than 15 feet. However, where an alley separates the side yard of a commercial lot from a residential district, no side yard setback shall be required in the commercial lot.
Minimum rear setback	0 ft § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Rear Yard”: 0 feet
Minimum lot size	7,200 sq. ft § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Area”: 7,200 sq. ft
Maximum lot coverage	75% See note 5 below the table in the code. § 14.320.040 · code text Table row “Requirement”, column “Lot Coverage”: 75% Note 5: An additional 15 percent lot coverage (total lot coverage of 90 percent) may be allowed through the issuance of a conditional use permit.

Uses in C-G

Uses the code's use tables allow in C-G, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.

Duplex — Needs an use permit — see note
Child care center — Allowed
Church or place of worship — Needs an use permit
Kennel — Needs an use permit

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in C-G:

Minimum side setback: 15 ft — where the side of a lot in the C-G district abuts a residential district § 14.320.040
Minimum rear setback: 15 ft — Where the rear of the lot abuts a residential district; none required where an alley separates them § 14.320.040
Maximum lot coverage: 90% — through the issuance of a conditional use permit § 14.320.040

Not on this page

We did not find a general stories, FAR, density limit for C-G in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Biggs Municipal Code.

Other Biggs zoning districts

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Biggs's C-G zone?

55 ft — Biggs Municipal Code § 14.320.040.

What is the minimum front setback in Biggs's C-G zone?

15 ft — Biggs Municipal Code § 14.320.040.

What is the minimum side setback in Biggs's C-G zone?

0 ft — Biggs Municipal Code § 14.320.040.

What is the minimum rear setback in Biggs's C-G zone?

0 ft — Biggs Municipal Code § 14.320.040.

What is the minimum lot size in Biggs's C-G zone?

7,200 sq. ft — Biggs Municipal Code § 14.320.040.

General information, not legal advice.