H zone-Height, density, and floor area ratios.
Sacramento City Code § 17.224.120
in effect17.224.120 H zone-Height, density, and floor area ratios.
A. Height. Unless subsections B or C apply, the maximum height is 120 feet.
B. Transitional height. Portions of buildings in the H zone within certain distances of R-zones shall not exceed the following height limits, unless a deviation from the distance requirement has been approved in accordance with section 17.808.010.A.3:
Distance from R-zone (feet) | Height allowed (feet)
0-39 | 45
40-79 | 55
80-119 | 65
120-159 | 90
160+ | 120
C. Height-major medical facilities. In granting a conditional use permit for a major medical facility, the planning and design commission may permit a height exceeding the limits of subsections A and B.
D. Density. Not applicable.
E. Floor area ratios. Minimum and maximum floor area ratios are established in the general plan. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-35888Fetched: 10/24/2026