Are there Setback Requirements in the Residential (R-1) Zone?
Yes. The following requirements apply to residential setbacks: The minimum front yard setback is 25 feet. These are measured from all the front property lines. All yards fronting on a street or avenue are front yards. Therefore, it is possible for a lot to have several front yards. Corner lots, for instance, will have at least two front yards. Do not use curb lines to attempt to establish yards. The public right of way is usually considerably wider than the street and extends beyond curb lines to allow room for boulevards and sidewalks. Even if you do not have a sidewalk, a certain area of right of way has been reserved for one should it be required in the future. There are some exceptions for existing properties that do not comply with current zoning regulations. Check with inspection at 857-4102 in you think this might apply to your lot. • The minimum side yard setback is 6.5 feet. For yards 50 feet or less in width, the side yard is 10% of the lot width. However, no side yard can be
