Escalon R-2 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size

R-2 (Medium Density Residential District) is a zoning district in Escalon. Every value below was read from the Escalon 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-2

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 § 17.15.040 · code text Maximum height: Two stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.
Maximum number of stories	2 stories § 17.15.040 · code text Maximum height: Two stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.
Minimum front setback	15 ft Applies: when a front porch is provided § 17.15.040 · code text Front: 15 feet when a front porch is provided; 20 feet when no porch is provided, and the minimum depth of a front porch shall be six feet and a minimum of 60 square feet.
Minimum side setback	5 ft per story Applies: per story § 17.15.040 · code text Side: Five feet per story.
Minimum rear setback	20 ft § 17.15.040 · code text Rear: 20 feet. On corner lots, the rear yard for any building shall be not less than 10 feet in depth.
Minimum lot size	6,500 sq ft Applies: for the first two dwelling units § 17.15.040 · code text Minimum lot area: 6,500 square feet for the first two dwelling units, with 3,000 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
Maximum lot coverage	65% § 17.15.040 · code text Maximum building coverage: 65 percent.

Uses in R-2

Uses the code's use tables allow in R-2, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.

Duplex — Allowed
Church or place of worship — Needs a conditional use permit

When a different number applies

The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-2:

Minimum front setback: 20 ft — when no porch is provided § 17.15.040
Minimum front setback: 25 ft — when the garage door is facing the street; garage setback from the front property line § 17.15.040
Minimum side setback: 15 ft — corner lot; side yard abutting a street § 17.15.040
Minimum side setback: 10 ft — side yard not abutting a street used for driveway purposes § 17.15.040
Minimum rear setback: 10 ft — corner lot; rear yard for any building § 17.15.040
Minimum lot size: 3,000 sq ft — for each additional dwelling unit § 17.15.040
Minimum lot size: 7,000 sq ft — corner lot § 17.15.040

Not on this page

We did not find a general FAR, density limit for R-2 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Escalon Municipal Code.

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Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum building height in Escalon's R-2 zone?

35 ft — Escalon Municipal Code § 17.15.040.

What is the maximum number of stories in Escalon's R-2 zone?

2 stories — Escalon Municipal Code § 17.15.040.

What is the minimum front setback in Escalon's R-2 zone?

15 ft (when a front porch is provided) — Escalon Municipal Code § 17.15.040.

What is the minimum side setback in Escalon's R-2 zone?

5 ft per story (per story) — Escalon Municipal Code § 17.15.040.

What is the minimum rear setback in Escalon's R-2 zone?

20 ft — Escalon Municipal Code § 17.15.040.

General information, not legal advice.