Manteca · Zoning · R-3
Manteca R-3 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Manteca's R-3 zone, buildings can be up to 55 ft (4 stories) tall and the front setback is 15 ft (Manteca code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 55 ft
- Maximum number of stories: 4 stories
- Minimum front setback: 15 ft
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 10 ft
- Maximum density: 25.0 du/ac
R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling Zoning District) is a zoning district in Manteca. Every value below was read from the Manteca 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 | 55 ft § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Building Height”, column “R-3”: 55 ft or 4 stories |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of stories | 4 stories § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Building Height”, column “R-3”: 55 ft or 4 stories |
| Minimum front setback | 15 ft § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Front Yard”, column “R-3”: 15 ft |
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Side Yard”, column “R-3”: 5 ft |
| Minimum rear setback | 10 ft § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Rear Yard”, column “R-3”: 10 ft 5 |
| Maximum density | 25.0 du/ac § 17.26.020 · code textTable row “• Maximum Density (du/ac)”, column “R-3”: 25.0 |
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 — Needs a minor use permit
- Duplex — Allowed
- Child care center — Needs a conditional use permit
- Private school — Allowed
Not on this page
We did not find a general lot size, lot coverage, FAR limit for R-3 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Manteca Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Manteca's R-3 zone?
55 ft — Manteca Municipal Code § 17.26.020.
What is the maximum number of stories in Manteca's R-3 zone?
4 stories — Manteca Municipal Code § 17.26.020.
What is the minimum front setback in Manteca's R-3 zone?
15 ft — Manteca Municipal Code § 17.26.020.
What is the minimum side setback in Manteca's R-3 zone?
5 ft — Manteca Municipal Code § 17.26.020.
What is the minimum rear setback in Manteca's R-3 zone?
10 ft — Manteca Municipal Code § 17.26.020.
General information, not legal advice.
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