Montebello · Zoning · R-2
Montebello R-2 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Montebello's R-2 zone, generally buildings can be up to 25 ft tall and the minimum lot size is 6,000 sq. ft., with the conditions listed below (Montebello code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 25 ft
- Minimum lot size: 6,000 sq. ft. (for creation of new lots only)
- Maximum lot coverage: 50% (includes accessory structures and patio covers)
- Maximum density: 1 dwelling unit per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area, not to exceed 2 dwelling units per lot
R-2 is a zoning district in Montebello. Every value below was read from the Montebello 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 | 25 ft § 17.10.020 · code textTable row “R-2”, column “Maximum Building Height”: 25 ft. |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 6,000 sq. ft. Applies: for creation of new lots only § 17.10.020 · code textTable row “R-2”, column “Minimum Lot Area**”: 6,000 sq. ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% Applies: includes accessory structures and patio covers § 17.10.020 · code textTable row “R-2”, column “Maximum Coverage***”: 50% |
| Maximum density | 1 dwelling unit per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area, not to exceed 2 dwelling units per lot § 17.10.020 · code textTable row “R-2”, column “Maximum Density”: 1 dwelling unit per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area, not to exceed 2 dwelling units per lot |
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We did not find a general stories, front setback, side setback, rear setback, FAR limit for R-2 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Montebello Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Montebello's R-2 zone?
25 ft — Montebello Municipal Code § 17.10.020.
What is the minimum lot size in Montebello's R-2 zone?
6,000 sq. ft. (for creation of new lots only) — Montebello Municipal Code § 17.10.020.
What is the maximum lot coverage in Montebello's R-2 zone?
50% (includes accessory structures and patio covers) — Montebello Municipal Code § 17.10.020.
What is the maximum density in Montebello's R-2 zone?
1 dwelling unit per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area, not to exceed 2 dwelling units per lot — Montebello Municipal Code § 17.10.020.
General information, not legal advice.
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