Sacramento Zoning

R-3A Zone in Sacramento, CA

R-3A zoning district rules in Sacramento, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictMulti-Family Low Density

The R-3A zone in Sacramento, CA is a residential district (Multi-Family Low Density). Permits multi-family housing at low density, typically up to 4 units. Allows triplexes and fourplexes in addition to single-family and duplex uses.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes
  • Duplexes
  • Triplexes
  • Fourplexes

Permits multi-family housing at low density, typically up to 4 units. Allows triplexes and fourplexes in addition to single-family and duplex uses.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling (at least 1 covered) in R-1 zones. Driveway may count as uncovered space. Sacramento City Code Title 17. Multi-family: 1–2 spaces per unit depending on zone and unit size. Reduced requirements near light rail stations and in TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) overlay zones. R-5 and TOD zones may have 0 minimum parking near Downtown.

Source: Sacramento City Code Title 17; California Government Code Section 65852.2. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 5, 2026
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