Reedley · Zoning · R-1-9
Reedley R-1-9 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Reedley's R-1-9 zone, buildings can be up to 35 ft. tall, the front setback is 20 ft. and the minimum lot size is 8,000 sq. ft. (Reedley code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 35 ft.
- Minimum front setback: 20 ft.
- Minimum side setback: 5 ft. (Interior parcel)
- Minimum rear setback: 5 ft.
- Minimum lot size: 8,000 sq. ft.
- Maximum lot coverage: 45%
- Maximum density: 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre (The code sets a range: at least 4, at most 8.)
R-1-9 is a zoning district in Reedley. Every value below was read from the Reedley 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-1-9
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. § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Primary Structure Building Height maximum”, column “R-1-9”: 35 ft. |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 20 ft. § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Front Yard Setback (min.)”, column “R-1-9”: 20 ft. |
| Minimum side setback | 5 ft. Applies: Interior parcel § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Side Yard Setback (min.), Interior Parcel”, column “R-1-9”: 5 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 5 ft. § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Rear Yard Setback (min.)”, column “R-1-9”: 5 ft. |
| Minimum lot size | 8,000 sq. ft. § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Parcel Area (min.)”, column “R-1-9”: 8,000 sq. ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 45% § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Parcel Coverage (max. percent)”, column “R-1-9”: 45% |
| Maximum density | 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre Applies: The code sets a range: at least 4, at most 8. § 10.10.030 · code textTable row “Density Range”, column “R-1-9”: 4 to 8 Dwelling Units per Acre |
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We did not find a general stories, FAR limit for R-1-9 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Reedley Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Reedley's R-1-9 zone?
35 ft. — Reedley Municipal Code § 10.10.030.
What is the minimum front setback in Reedley's R-1-9 zone?
20 ft. — Reedley Municipal Code § 10.10.030.
What is the minimum side setback in Reedley's R-1-9 zone?
5 ft. (interior parcel) — Reedley Municipal Code § 10.10.030.
What is the minimum rear setback in Reedley's R-1-9 zone?
5 ft. — Reedley Municipal Code § 10.10.030.
What is the minimum lot size in Reedley's R-1-9 zone?
8,000 sq. ft. — Reedley Municipal Code § 10.10.030.
General information, not legal advice.
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