Clovis R-4 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

R-4 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-4

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	50 ft. See note 22 below the table in the code. The code attaches note 23 to this value. This page does not show it; read the code before relying on the number. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-4”: 50 ft./4 stories (22)(23) Note 22: Additional height/stories may be allowed, in compliance with Chapter 64 of this title (Conditional Use Permits).
Maximum number of stories	4 stories See note 22 below the table in the code. The code attaches note 23 to this value. This page does not show it; read the code before relying on the number. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Main Structure – Maximum Height (Whichever Is Less)”, column “R-4”: 50 ft./4 stories (22)(23) Note 22: Additional height/stories may be allowed, in compliance with Chapter 64 of this title (Conditional Use Permits).
Minimum front setback	15 ft. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Front”, column “R-4”: 15 ft.
Minimum side setback	5 ft. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Side (Each)”, column “R-4”: 5 ft.
Minimum rear setback	15 ft. See note 21 below the table in the code. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Rear”, column “R-4”: 15 ft. (21) Note 21: For a structure exceeding thirty-five feet (35') or two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, the required side and rear setbacks, and distances between structures, shall be increased at the rate of three inches (3") for each foot of height increase.
Minimum lot size	10,000 sq. ft. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Minimum Parcel Size”, column “R-4”: 10,000 sq. ft.
Maximum lot coverage	60% § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Maximum Parcel Coverage”, column “R-4”: 60%
Maximum density	25 DU/acre Applies: 43 DU/acre where the General Plan allows higher See note 23 below the table in the code. § 9.10.030 · code text Table row “Maximum (Gross) Density”, column “R-4”: 25 DU/acre except where the General Plan allows higher – then 43.00 DU/acre (1 DU/1,000 sq. ft.) (23) Note 23: Where specifically allowed by the Mixed Use Table in the General Plan or by a specific plan, the maximum density shall be as specified in those documents.

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-4:

Maximum density: 43.00 DU/acre (1 DU/1,000 sq. ft.) — Where the General Plan allows higher. § 9.10.030

Not on this page

We did not find a general FAR limit for R-4 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-4 zone?

50 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030. The code attaches notes or conditions to this value; read the section before relying on it.

What is the maximum number of stories in Clovis's R-4 zone?

4 stories — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030. The code attaches notes or conditions to this value; read the section before relying on it.

What is the minimum front setback in Clovis's R-4 zone?

15 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the minimum side setback in Clovis's R-4 zone?

5 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

What is the minimum rear setback in Clovis's R-4 zone?

15 ft. — Clovis Municipal Code § 9.10.030.

General information, not legal advice.