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ARTICLE VIII#

AREA, SETBACK, AND HEIGHT STANDARDS#

Sec. 17-801. Applicability.#

The following area, setback, and height standards shall apply to all zoning districts set forth in article III, districts, conventional, and article IV, districts, planned, of this chapter.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-802. Density.#

When calculating the maximum allowable density for any lot, any fractional dwelling count shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.01. Front setback.#A-1A-2

(a) The front setback shall be measured at a right angle to the centerline of the road or property line, whichever is closer to the primary structure.§ In the case of a curved right-of-way line or centerline, the depth shall be measured on the applicable radial line.

(b) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts and in cluster developments in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts, where a lot does not achieve the minimum lot width at the road frontage, the setback shall be measured at a right angle from the point where the minimum lot width is achieved.

(c) In all other districts, minimum lot width shall be met at road frontage.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.02. Side setback.#

The required width of a side yard shall be measured at right angles to the adjacent side lot line.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.03. Rear setback.#

The depth of a rear yard shall be measured at a right angle to the rear property line.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.04. Corner-lot setback.#

(a) On lots which adjoin more than one (1) street, the direction in which the primary structure faces shall be determined to be the front yard.

(b) In all conventional zoning districts, primary and accessory structures shall meet front setbacks from any lot line adjoining a street.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.05. Through-lot setbacks.#

(a) Front setbacks shall be met on both frontages.§

(b) In the A-1 and A-2 zoning districts, primary and accessory buildings shall meet front setbacks on both street frontages.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.06. Structural encroachments in setbacks.#

Setbacks shall be unoccupied and unobstructed. However, ordinary roof projections such as eaves, gutters, and ornamental features, and chimneys, may encroach no more than two (2) feet into the required setback.§ Any other feature attached to a building or structure is part of the main building or structure for setback purposes. Foundation surveys shall show all setback encroachments.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 14-11, 12-10-14)

Sec. 17-803.07. Modification of setback requirements.#

In any subdivision lot platted prior to October 14, 1969, front setbacks shall not be less than the average of the front setbacks on the existing developed lots on the same street.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-804. Height exemption.#

(a) Height limitations, unless otherwise limited by this chapter, shall not apply to water storage tanks, wind energy towers, wireless telecommunication towers, conveyors, farm buildings, steeples, flagpoles, antennae, smokestacks, and public monuments.

(b) Structures may exceed the maximum height only by special use permit.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 19-08, 4-24-19)

Sec. 17-805. Accessory structures.#

(a) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts, accessory structures may be taller than the primary structure.§ In all other zoning districts, accessory structures shall be no taller than the primary structure to which it is accessory.§

(b) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts, accessory structures shall be permitted where the lot width has not achieved the minimum.§ All accessory structures shall meet the front setback.§

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)


Sec. 17-806. Area, setback, and height standards tables.#

The following tables provide the area, setbacks, and building heights permitted in each zoning district.

Table 17-806.01. Area, Setback, and Height—Conventional#B-1B-2RR-1

Structures or Uses by Zoning Districts Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Front Setback Minimum Side Setback Minimum Rear Setback Maximum Building Height
Conventional Districts
A-1, Prime Agricultural
Primary structures 1 acre; 20,000 sq. ft. if on public sewer 100 feet See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote.* 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
A-2, General Agricultural
Primary structures 1 acre; 20,000 sq. ft. if on public sewer 100 feet See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote.* 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
BX, Business Interchange
Primary structures 50 feet 25 feet ◊ If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet. If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet. 45 feet
Accessory structures which are no greater square footage than primary structure 50 feet 25 feet ◊ If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet. If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet. 45 feet
RV, Rural Village
Primary structures 20,000 sq. ft. 100 feet See footnote.*** 10 feet 20 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote.* 10 feet 20 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structures 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structures 10 feet 20 feet 45 feet
RR-1, Residential or Recreational
Single-family detached dwellings; Manufactured homes 5 acres 100 feet See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote.* 5 feet 5 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote.* 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet
R-1, Low Density Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 15,000 square feet 100 feet See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use. 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use. See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet
R-2, Medium Density Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 12,000 square feet 90 feet See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Duplex dwellings 6,000 square feet per unit 45 feet See footnote.** 10 feet on side not adjoining other duplex dwelling 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use on single-family detached dwelling lots. 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use on single-family detached dwelling lots. See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet No higher than primary structure
R-3, General Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 10,000 sq. ft. 80 feet See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Duplex dwellings 5,000 sq. ft. per unit 40 feet See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Rowhouses 1,800 sq. ft. per unit 10 feet; end lot 30 feet See footnote.** 10 feet for end lots 20 feet 45 feet
Apartment structures 14,000 sq. ft. for 3 units; add 1,000 sq. ft. for each additional unit over 3 units 80 feet See footnote.** 10 feet on side not adjoining other apartment building 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure. 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure. See footnote.** 10 feet 25 feet No higher than primary structure
MH-1, Mixed Home District
Primary structures 6,000 square feet 50 feet 35 feet 10 feet to lot lines; 25 feet to project perimeter 10 feet to lot line; 25 feet to project perimeter
Accessory structures 35 feet 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
B-1, General Business
Primary structures See footnotes *** and ◊. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area.
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnotes *** and ◊. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area, but no higher than primary structure, whichever is less.
B-2, Neighborhood Business
Primary structures See footnotes *** and ◊. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area.
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnotes *** and ◊. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet. 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area, but no higher than primary structure, whichever is less.
I-1, Industrial
Primary structures See footnote.* If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 60 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnote.* If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 60 feet
S-1, Public Service
All structures or uses Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements
Planned District
R-PG, Planned Growth
Single-family detached 40,000 square feet 100 feet See footnote.* 15 feet 35 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures No closer than primary structure 5 feet 15 feet No higher than primary structure

Footnotes:

  • Minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:
    • Thirty-five (35) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
    • Sixty (60) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.

** In R-1, R-2 and R-3, minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:

  • Twenty-five (25) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
  • Fifty (50) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.

*** In B-1 and B-2, minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:

  • Ten (10) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
  • Thirty-five (35) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.§

In B-X, B-1 and B-2, for private roads, there shall be no front setback requirements except that no structures shall be located within sidewalk easements or any other easement.§

Table 17-806.02. Area, Setback, and Height—Planned#R-5

Structures by Zoning Districts Maximum Density per Gross Acre Minimum Setbacks from Interior Lot Lines Minimum Setbacks from Project Perimeter Maximum Building Height (feet)
PSF, Planned Single-Family Residential
Single-family detached and duplexes 12 units 5 feet 15 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard No closer than primary dwelling and not in front yard 45 feet or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Accessory structures 5 feet and not in front yard 15 feet and not in front yard No higher than primary structure
PMF, Planned Multifamily Residential
Duplexes 12 units 5 feet* 15 feet 45 feet
Rowhouses 16 units 10 feet* 15 feet 45 feet
Apartment structures 32 units 10 feet; and 10 feet between buildings* 15 feet 75 feet
Accessory structures 5 feet 15 feet and not in front yard* No higher than primary structure
R-4, Planned Resort
"A" area 10 units 45 feet
"B" area 20 units 45 feet
"C" area 32 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"D" area 40 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"Village center" area No limit 75 feet
Accessory structures No higher than primary structure*
R-5, Planned Neighborhood
"A" area 10 units 45 feet
"B" area 20 units 45 feet
"C" area 32 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment buildings
"D" area 40 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"Neighborhood center" area No limit 75 feet
Accessory structures No higher than primary structure, whichever is less
MHP, Planned Manufactured Home Park
Manufactured homes and accessory structures 20 units Front: 35 feet; side and rear: 10 feet. See [subsection] 17-406.01.(d) Front: 35 feet; side and rear: 25 feet
Accessory structures, which are no more than 200 sq ft and no more than one per lot 5 feet and not in front yard 25 feet and not in front yard No higher than manufactured home
MXU, Mixed Use
Within Mixed Use Core:
Rowhouses 32 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Duplexes 20 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Apartment structures 50 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Maximum height: 60 feet; Minimum height: 28 feet
Commercial structures Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Maximum height: 60 feet; Minimum height: 28 feet
Accessory structures Side: none; Rear: 20 feet Side: none; Rear: 20 feet 20 feet, when accessory to commercial or apartment structures; 16 feet, when accessory to duplexes, rowhouses
Within Residential Neighborhood:
Single-family detached dwellings 10 units Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard Not in front yard; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Duplex dwellings 20 units Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Rowhouses 32 units Front: 8 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum; Side no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 8 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum; Side no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures Front: at least 20 feet more than the primary structure; Side: 5 feet; Garages: no minimum side setback; Rear: 5 feet Front: at least 20 feet more than the primary structure; Side: 5 feet; Garages: no minimum side setback; Rear: 20 feet 20 feet
PCD-Planned Commercial District
Rowhouses 32 Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. Rowhouses: 45 feet
Apartment structures 50 Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. Apartment structures: 75 feet
Commercial primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 75 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 45 feet
PMR, Planned Medical and Research
Single-family detached dwellings 10 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Duplex dwellings 20 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Rowhouses 18 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none 45 feet
Apartment structures 50 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none 75 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard of primary dwelling Not in front yard of primary dwelling; Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet, or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Commercial primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting business or industrial zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 180 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting business or industrial zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. 45 feet
PID-Planned Industrial District
Primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. None, except as shown on approved master plan
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure 10 feet and in rear yard only If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet. None, except as shown on approved master plan
  • Setbacks do not apply to units that adjoin.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 15-06, 1-28-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-09, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-10, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-12, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-19, 4-22-15; P.C. Ord. No. 16-24, 8-24-16; P.C. Ord. No. 16-30, 10-26-16; P.C. Ord. No. 17-27, 9-27-17; P.C. Ord. No. 18-03, 2-28-18; P.C. Ord. No. 18-05, 4-11-18; P.C. Ord. No. 19-07, 4-24-19; P.C. Ord. No. 19-17, 7-17-19; P.C. Ord. No. 20-03, 6-24-20; P.C. Ord. No. 21-10, 9-22-21; P.C. Ord. No. 21-11, 9-22-21; P.C. Ord. No. 22-23, 6-27-22; P.C. Ord. No. 22-28, 9-28-22; P.C. Ord. No. 24-00, 1-10-24; P.C. Ord. No. 24-09, 12-11-24; P.C. Ord. No. 25-00, 12-11-24)

ARTICLE VIII#

AREA, SETBACK, AND HEIGHT STANDARDS

Sec. 17-801. Applicability.#

The following area, setback, and height standards shall apply to all zoning districts set forth in article III, districts, conventional, and article IV, districts, planned, of this chapter.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-802. Density.#

When calculating the maximum allowable density for any lot, any fractional dwelling count shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.01. Front setback.#

(a) The front setback shall be measured at a right angle to the centerline of the road or property line, whichever is closer to the primary structure. In the case of a curved right-of-way line or centerline, the depth shall be measured on the applicable radial line.

(b) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts and in cluster developments in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts, where a lot does not achieve the minimum lot width at the road frontage, the setback shall be measured at a right angle from the point where the minimum lot width is achieved.

(c) In all other districts, minimum lot width shall be met at road frontage.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.02. Side setback.#

The required width of a side yard shall be measured at right angles to the adjacent side lot line.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.03. Rear setback.#

The depth of a rear yard shall be measured at a right angle to the rear property line.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.04. Corner-lot setback.#

(a) On lots which adjoin more than one (1) street, the direction in which the primary structure faces shall be determined to be the front yard.

(b) In all conventional zoning districts, primary and accessory structures shall meet front setbacks from any lot line adjoining a street.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.05. Through-lot setbacks.#

(a) Front setbacks shall be met on both frontages.

(b) In the A-1 and A-2 zoning districts, primary and accessory buildings shall meet front setbacks on both street frontages.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-803.06. Structural encroachments in setbacks.#

Setbacks shall be unoccupied and unobstructed. However, ordinary roof projections such as eaves, gutters, and ornamental features, and chimneys, may encroach no more than two (2) feet into the required setback. Any other feature attached to a building or structure is part of the main building or structure for setback purposes. Foundation surveys shall show all setback encroachments.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 14-11, 12-10-14)

Sec. 17-803.07. Modification of setback requirements.#

In any subdivision lot platted prior to October 14, 1969, front setbacks shall not be less than the average of the front setbacks on the existing developed lots on the same street.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)

Sec. 17-804. Height exemption.#

(a) Height limitations, unless otherwise limited by this chapter, shall not apply to water storage tanks, wind energy towers, wireless telecommunication towers, conveyors, farm buildings, steeples, flagpoles, antennae, smokestacks, and public monuments.

(b) Structures may exceed the maximum height only by special use permit.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 19-08, 4-24-19)

Sec. 17-805. Accessory structures.#

(a) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts, accessory structures may be taller than the primary structure. In all other zoning districts, accessory structures shall be no taller than the primary structure to which it is accessory.

(b) In the A-1, A-2, and RV zoning districts, accessory structures shall be permitted where the lot width has not achieved the minimum. All accessory structures shall meet the front setback.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14)


Sec. 17-806. Area, setback, and height standards tables.#

The following tables provide the area, setbacks, and building heights permitted in each zoning district.

Table 17-806.01. Area, Setback, and Height—Conventional#

Structures or Uses by Zoning Districts Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Front Setback Minimum Side Setback Minimum Rear Setback Maximum Building Height
Conventional Districts
A-1, Prime Agricultural
Primary structures 1 acre; 20,000 sq. ft. if on public sewer 100 feet See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote* 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
A-2, General Agricultural
Primary structures 1 acre; 20,000 sq. ft. if on public sewer 100 feet See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote* 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 45 feet
BX, Business Interchange
Primary structures 50 feet 25 feet ◊ If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures which are no greater square footage than primary structure 50 feet 25 feet ◊ If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet If abutting agricultural zoning: 25 feet 45 feet
RV, Rural Village
Primary structures 20,000 sq. ft. 100 feet See footnote*** 10 feet 20 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwellings See footnote* 10 feet 20 feet Height shall not exceed height of primary structure
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structures 5 feet 5 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structures 10 feet 20 feet 45 feet
RR-1, Residential or Recreational
Single-family detached dwellings. Manufactured homes 5 acres 100 feet See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area See footnote* 5 feet 5 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area See footnote* 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet
R-1, Low Density Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 15,000 square feet 100 feet See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use. See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet No higher than primary structure
R-2, Medium Density Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 12,000 square feet 90 feet See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Duplex dwellings 6,000 square feet per unit 45 feet See footnote** 10 feet on side not adjoining other duplex dwelling 25 feet 35 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use on single-family detached dwelling lots 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure except by special use on single-family detached dwelling lots. See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet No higher than primary structure
R-3, General Residential
Single-family detached dwellings 10,000 sq. ft. 80 feet See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Duplex dwellings 5,000 sq. ft. per unit 40 square feet See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet 35 feet
Rowhouses 1,800 sq. ft. per unit 10 feet; end lot 30 feet See footnote** 10 feet for end lots 20 feet 45 feet
Apartment structures 14,000 sq. ft. for 3 units; add 1,000 sq. ft. for each additional unit over 3 units 80 feet See footnote** 10 feet on side not adjoining other apartment building 25 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures, which are 580 square feet or less of floor area No closer than primary structure 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
Accessory structures, which are more than 580 square feet of floor area No closer than primary structure. See footnote** 10 feet 25 feet No higher than primary structure
MH-1, Mixed Home District
Primary structures 6,000 square feet 50 feet 35 feet 10 feet to lot lines; 25 feet to project perimeter 10 feet to lot line; 25 feet to project perimeter
Accessory structures 35 feet 5 feet 5 feet No higher than primary structure
B-1, General Business
Primary structures See footnotes *** and ◊ If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnotes *** and ◊ If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area, but no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
B-2, Neighborhood Business
Primary structures See footnotes *** and ◊ If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnotes *** and ◊ If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 15 feet 45 feet outside the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area; 60 feet within the Urban Growth Area or Urban Development Area, but no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
I-1, Industrial
Primary structures See footnote* If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 60 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure See footnote* If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 60 feet
S-1, Public Service
All structures or uses Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements Shall meet all regulatory agency requirements
Planned District
R-PG, Planned Growth
Single-family detached 40,000 square feet 100 feet See footnote* 15 feet 35 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures No closer than primary structure 5 feet 15 feet No higher than primary structure

Footnotes:

  • Minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:
    • Thirty-five (35) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
    • Sixty (60) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.

** In R-1, R-2 and R-3, minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:

  • Twenty-five (25) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
  • Fifty (50) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.

*** In B-1 and B-2, minimum front setback requirements consist of two (2) distances:

  • Ten (10) feet is the required distance from the road right-of-way if the right-of-way is fifty (50) feet or greater; or
  • Thirty-five (35) feet is the required distance from the centerline of the road if the right-of-way is less than fifty (50) feet.

◊ In B-X, B-1 and B-2, for private roads, there shall be no front setback requirements except that no structures shall be located within sidewalk easements or any other easement.


Table 17-806.02. Area, Setback, and Height—Planned#

Structures by Zoning Districts Maximum Density per Gross Acre Minimum Setbacks from Interior Lot Lines Minimum Setbacks from Project Perimeter Maximum Building Height (feet)
PSF, Planned Single-Family Residential
Single-family detached and duplexes 12 units 5 feet 15 feet 45 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard No closer than primary dwelling and not in front yard 45 feet or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Accessory structures 5 feet and not in front yard 15 feet and not in front yard No higher than primary structure
PMF, Planned Multifamily Residential
Duplexes 12 units 5 feet* 15 feet 45 feet
Rowhouses 16 units 10 feet* 15 feet 45 feet
Apartment structures 32 units 10 feet; and 10 feet between buildings* 15 feet 75 feet
Accessory structures 5 feet 15 feet and not in front yard* No higher than primary structure
R-4, Planned Resort
"A" area 10 units 45 feet
"B" area 20 units 45 feet
"C" area 32 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"D" area 40 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"Village center" area No limit 75 feet
Accessory structures No higher than primary structure*
R-5, Planned Neighborhood
"A" area 10 units 45 feet
"B" area 20 units 45 feet
"C" area 32 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment buildings
"D" area 40 units 45 feet for single-family detached, duplexes, rowhouses; 75 feet for apartment structures
"Neighborhood center" area No limit 75 feet
Accessory structures No higher than primary structure, whichever is less
MHP, Planned Manufactured Home Park
Manufactured homes and accessory structures 20 units Front: 35 feet; side and rear: 10 feet. See [subsection] 17-406.01(d) Front: 35 feet; side and rear: 25 feet
Accessory structures, which are no more than 200 sq ft and no more than one per lot 5 feet and not in front yard 25 feet and not in front yard No higher than manufactured home
MXU, Mixed Use
Within Mixed Use Core:
Rowhouses 32 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Duplexes 20 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Apartment structures 50 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Maximum height: 60 feet; Minimum height: 28 feet
Commercial structures Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Fronting a plaza, green, or park: none; Side and Rear: none Maximum height: 60 feet; Minimum height: 28 feet
Accessory structures Side: none; Rear: 20 feet Side: none; Rear: 20 feet 20 feet, when accessory to commercial or apartment structures; 16 feet, when accessory to duplexes, rowhouses
Within Residential Neighborhood:
Single-family detached dwellings 10 units Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard Not in front yard; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Duplex dwellings 20 units Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet Front: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum, or not more than 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater; Side: 10 feet; Rear: 20 feet 35 feet
Rowhouses 32 units Front: 8 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum; Side no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 8 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum; Side no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Accessory structures Front: at least 20 feet more than the primary structure; Side: 5 feet; Garages: no minimum side setback; Rear: 5 feet Front: at least 20 feet more than the primary structure; Side: 5 feet; Garages: no minimum side setback; Rear: 20 feet 20 feet
PCD-Planned Commercial District
Rowhouses 32 Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet Rowhouses: 45 feet
Apartment structures 50 Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet Apartment structures: 75 feet
Commercial primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 75 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 45 feet
PMR, Planned Medical and Research
Single-family detached dwellings 10 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Duplex dwellings 20 units Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet
Rowhouses 18 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none 45 feet
Apartment structures 50 units Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none Front: 20 feet maximum; Side and Rear: none 75 feet
Accessory dwelling 1 unit/lot 5 feet and not in front yard of primary dwelling Not in front yard of primary dwelling; Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet 45 feet, or no higher than primary structure, whichever is less
Commercial primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting business or industrial zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 180 feet
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting business or industrial zoning: 15 feet. If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet 45 feet
PID-Planned Industrial District
Primary structures Front: 20 feet maximum, 4 feet minimum. Side: no minimum; Rear: 20 feet If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet None, except as shown on approved master plan
Accessory structures, which are no greater square footage than primary structure 10 feet and in rear yard only If abutting agricultural or residential zoning: 30 feet None, except as shown on approved master plan
  • Setbacks do not apply to units that adjoin.

(P.C. Ord. No. 14-03, 9-24-14; P.C. Ord. No. 15-06, 1-28-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-09, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-10, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-12, 2-25-15; P.C. Ord. No. 15-19, 4-22-15; P.C. Ord. No. 16-24, 8-24-16; P.C. Ord. No. 16-30, 10-26-16; P.C. Ord. No. 17-27, 9-27-17; P.C. Ord. No. 18-03, 2-28-18; P.C. Ord. No. 18-05, 4-11-18; P.C. Ord. No. 19-07, 4-24-19; P.C. Ord. No. 19-17, 7-17-19; P.C. Ord. No. 20-03, 6-24-20; P.C. Ord. No. 21-10, 9-22-21; P.C. Ord. No. 21-11, 9-22-21; P.C. Ord. No. 22-23, 6-27-22; P.C. Ord. No. 22-28, 9-28-22; P.C. Ord. No. 24-00, 1-10-24; P.C. Ord. No. 24-09, 12-11-24; P.C. Ord. No. 25-00, 12-11-24)