Live Oak Sutter County · Zoning · R-3
Live Oak Sutter County R-3 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone, generally buildings can be up to 50 ft (4 stories) tall, the front setback is 15 ft and the minimum lot size is 2,500 sq ft, with the conditions listed below (Live Oak Sutter County code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 50 ft (Applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below))
- Maximum number of stories: 4 stories (Applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below))
- Minimum front setback: 15 ft (Measured from the back of the sidewalk; garage entrances must be 20 ft)
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft (15 ft for a public building, church or other nonresidential building adjoining a lot where a residence is permitted)
- Minimum rear setback: 20 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less
- Minimum lot size: 2,500 sq ft (single-family residence)
- Maximum lot coverage: 60%
R-3 (R-3 Zone District) is a zoning district in Live Oak Sutter County. Every value below was read from the Live Oak Sutter County 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-3
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 Applies: Applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below) § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Maximum building height”: Within 25 feet of an R-1 District: 2 stories not to exceed 30 feet. Within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District: 3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet. Otherwise: 4 stories, not to exceed 50 feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.23 . |
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| Maximum number of stories | 4 stories Applies: Applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below) § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Maximum building height”: Within 25 feet of an R-1 District: 2 stories not to exceed 30 feet. Within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District: 3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet. Otherwise: 4 stories, not to exceed 50 feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.23 . |
| Minimum front setback | 15 ft Applies: Measured from the back of the sidewalk; garage entrances must be 20 ft § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Minimum yards”: Front yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard: 5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard: 20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.22 . |
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft Applies: 15 ft for a public building, church or other nonresidential building adjoining a lot where a residence is permitted § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Minimum yards”: Front yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard: 5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard: 20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.22 . |
| Minimum rear setback | 20 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Minimum yards”: Front yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard: 5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard: 15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard: 20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.22 . |
| Minimum lot size | 2,500 sq ft Applies: single-family residence § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Minimum lot size”: Single-family residence: 2,500 square feet; 3,000 square feet for corner lots. Two-family residences: 5,000 square feet; 5,500 square feet for corner lots (half-plex lots may be half the minimum). Multiple-family residence and other uses: 10,000 square feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch. 17.20 . |
| Maximum lot coverage | 60% § 17.02.050 · code textTable row “Maximum percentage lot coverage (includes residences)”: 60%. |
Uses in R-3
Uses the code's use tables allow in R-3, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed
- Apartment building — Allowed
- Child care center — Needs an use permit
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in R-3:
- Maximum building height: 30 ft — within 25 feet of an R-1 District § 17.02.050
- Maximum building height: 40 ft — within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District § 17.02.050
- Maximum number of stories: 2 stories — within 25 feet of an R-1 District § 17.02.050
- Maximum number of stories: 3 stories — within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District § 17.02.050
- Minimum side setback: 15 ft — public building, church or other nonresidential building adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted § 17.02.050
- Minimum lot size: 3,000 sq ft — single-family residence, corner lots § 17.02.050
- Minimum lot size: 5,000 sq ft — two-family residences § 17.02.050
- Minimum lot size: 5,500 sq ft — two-family residences, corner lots § 17.02.050
- Minimum lot size: 10,000 sq ft — multiple-family residence and other uses § 17.02.050
Not on this page
We did not find a general FAR, density limit for R-3 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone?
50 ft (applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below)) — Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code § 17.02.050.
What is the maximum number of stories in Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone?
4 stories (applies unless the lot is within 35 feet of an R-1 District; closer lots have lower limits (see below)) — Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code § 17.02.050.
What is the minimum front setback in Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone?
15 ft (measured from the back of the sidewalk; garage entrances must be 20 ft) — Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code § 17.02.050.
What is the minimum side setback in Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone?
5 ft (15 ft for a public building, church or other nonresidential building adjoining a lot where a residence is permitted) — Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code § 17.02.050.
What is the minimum rear setback in Live Oak Sutter County's R-3 zone?
20 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less — Live Oak Sutter County Municipal Code § 17.02.050.
General information, not legal advice.
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