Clovis · Zoning · R-1-MD
Clovis R-1-MD zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Clovis's R-1-MD zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft. (2-1/2 stories) tall, the front setback is 15 ft. and the minimum lot size is 4,500 sq. ft. (Clovis code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 35 ft.
- Maximum number of stories: 2-1/2 stories
- Minimum front setback: 15 ft.
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft.
- Minimum rear setback: 15 ft.
- Minimum lot size: 4,500 sq. ft.
- Maximum lot coverage: 45%
R-1-MD is a zoning district in Clovis. Every value below was read from the Clovis 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-1-MD
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. § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-1-MD”: 35 ft./2-1/2 stories |
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| Maximum number of stories | 2-1/2 stories § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-1-MD”: 35 ft./2-1/2 stories |
| Minimum front setback | 15 ft. § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Front”, column “R-1-MD”: 15 ft. (20 ft. to face of garage door) |
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft. § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Side (Each)”, column “R-1-MD”: 5 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 15 ft. § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Rear”, column “R-1-MD”: 15 ft. |
| Minimum lot size | 4,500 sq. ft. § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Minimum Parcel Size”, column “R-1-MD”: 4,500 sq. ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 45% § 9.10.030 · code textTable row “Maximum Parcel Coverage”, column “R-1-MD”: 45% |
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-1-MD:
- Minimum front setback: 20 ft. — Measured to the face of the garage door § 9.10.030
Not on this page
We did not find a general FAR, density limit for R-1-MD in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Clovis Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Clovis's R-1-MD zone?
35 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.
What is the maximum number of stories in Clovis's R-1-MD zone?
2-1/2 stories — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.
What is the minimum front setback in Clovis's R-1-MD zone?
15 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.
What is the minimum side setback in Clovis's R-1-MD zone?
5 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.
What is the minimum rear setback in Clovis's R-1-MD zone?
15 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.
General information, not legal advice.
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