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Residential Setback Requirements
Building: Setbacks
The term “setback” refers to zoning regulations regarding the location of a building on the lot or parcel of land. These setbacks vary with the use of the building and the zoning district.
The minimum setbacks (or yard requirements) for 1 and 2 family dwellings are indicated in the following table by zoning district. The actual setback is determined by the setback of existing structures on adjacent lots.
View a site plan diagram for clarification of the setback tables below.
Primary Structures: Minimum Setback Requirements
*Not required to exceed 25 feet.
Accessory Structures, Detached Garages, Sheds, Etc.
Minimum Setback Requirements
An accessory structure must be at least 5 ft. from the residence or have a 1-hour firewall (R302.1).
The term “setback” refers to zoning regulations regarding the location of a building on the lot or parcel of land. These setbacks vary with the use of the building and the zoning district.
The minimum setbacks (or yard requirements) for 1 and 2 family dwellings are indicated in the following table by zoning district. The actual setback is determined by the setback of existing structures on adjacent lots.
View a site plan diagram for clarification of the setback tables below.
Primary Structures: Minimum Setback Requirements
Zoning District |
Front Yard |
Side Yard |
Rear Yard |
---|---|---|---|
R-SF Single Family Dwelling |
25 feet |
5 feet |
20% of lot depth 10 feet min.* |
R-TH Residential Townhouse |
25 feet |
5 feet |
20% of lot depth 10 feet min.* |
R-LD Residential Low Density |
25 feet |
5 feet |
20% of lot depth 10 feet min.* |
*Not required to exceed 25 feet.
Accessory Structures, Detached Garages, Sheds, Etc.
Minimum Setback Requirements
Zoning District |
Front Setback |
Side Setback |
Rear Setback |
---|---|---|---|
R-SF |
Must be equal to or exceed the setback of the principal structure. |
3 feet |
3 feet |
R-TH |
Must be equal to or exceed the setback of the principal structure. |
3 feet |
3 feet |
R-LD |
Must be equal to or exceed the setback of the principal structure. |
3 feet |
3 feet |
An accessory structure must be at least 5 ft. from the residence or have a 1-hour firewall (R302.1).
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