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San Bernardino RE zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In San Bernardino's RE zone, the minimum lot size is 1 acre, the rear setback limit is 20 ft and the lot coverage limit is 35% (San Bernardino code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Minimum rear setback: 20 ft
- Minimum lot size: 1 acre
- Maximum lot coverage: 35%
- Maximum density: 1 unit per acre
RE is a zoning district in San Bernardino. Every value below was read from the San Bernardino 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 RE
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.
| Minimum rear setback | 20 ft § 19.04.030 · code textTable row “Rear Setback (feet) (4)”, column “RE”: 20 |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 1 acre § 19.04.030 · code textTable row “Lot Area (s.f.) (Minimum required for new development)”, column “RE”: 1 ac. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 35% § 19.04.030 · code textTable row “Building Lot Coverage (Maximum %)”, column “RE”: 35 |
| Maximum density | 1 unit per acre § 19.04.030 · code textTable row “Lot Area Maximum Units/ Net Acre”, column “RE”: 1 |
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We did not find a general height, stories, front setback, side setback, FAR limit for RE in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum rear setback in San Bernardino's RE zone?
20 ft — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.04.030.
What is the minimum lot size in San Bernardino's RE zone?
1 acre — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.04.030.
What is the maximum lot coverage in San Bernardino's RE zone?
35% — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.04.030.
What is the maximum density in San Bernardino's RE zone?
1 unit per acre — San Bernardino Municipal Code § 19.04.030.
General information, not legal advice.
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