Brawley R zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

R (Recreational) is a zoning district in Brawley. Every value below was read from the Brawley 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 R

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 Applies: Primary structure; whichever is less under note (3). See note 3 below the table in the code. § 27.102 · code text Table row “Primary Structure”, column “R”: 2 S/35 ft (3) Note 3: Whichever is less.
Maximum number of stories	2 stories Applies: Primary structure; whichever is less under note (3). See note 3 below the table in the code. § 27.102 · code text Table row “Primary Structure”, column “R”: 2 S/35 ft (3) Note 3: Whichever is less.
Minimum side setback	10 ft Applies: Interior side. See note 8 below the table in the code. § 27.102 · code text Table row “Interior Side”, column “R”: 10 ft Note 8: Refer to section 27.170, Specialized side yard requirements.
Minimum rear setback	10 ft Applies: Standard lot. See note 9 below the table in the code. § 27.102 · code text Table row “Standard Lot”, column “R”: 10 ft Note 9: Refer to section 27.171, Specialized rear yard adjoining an alley.
Minimum lot size	20,000 sf Applies: Applies to proposed subdivisions of land; subject to notes (4) and (5). See notes 2, 5 below the table in the code. § 27.102 · code text Table row “(a) Minimum Lot Size (2),(4),(5)”, column “R”: 20,000 sf Note 2: Development standard applies to proposed subdivisions of land. Note 5: Refer to sections 27.161 through 27.164.
Maximum lot coverage	25% § 27.102 · code text Table row “(g) Maximum Building Coverage”, column “R”: 25%
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)	0.25:1 § 27.102 · code text Table row “(h) Maximum Floor Area Ratio”, column “R”: 0.25:1

Uses in R

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

Single-family home — Allowed

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R:

Minimum front setback: 20 ft — Flag lot, from connection with access extension. § 27.102

Not on this page

We did not find a general front setback, density limit for R in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Brawley Municipal Code.

Other Brawley zoning districts

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Brawley's R zone?

35 ft (primary structure; whichever is less under note (3)) — Brawley Municipal Code § 27.102.

What is the maximum number of stories in Brawley's R zone?

2 stories (primary structure; whichever is less under note (3)) — Brawley Municipal Code § 27.102.

What is the minimum side setback in Brawley's R zone?

10 ft (interior side) — Brawley Municipal Code § 27.102.

What is the minimum rear setback in Brawley's R zone?

10 ft (standard lot) — Brawley Municipal Code § 27.102.

What is the minimum lot size in Brawley's R zone?

20,000 sf (applies to proposed subdivisions of land; subject to notes (4) and (5)) — Brawley Municipal Code § 27.102.

General information, not legal advice.