What are the rules for building a garage?
A detached garage must be in a rear yard, set back at least 6 feet from an alley, 3 feet from side property lines, 6 feet from other buildings, no more than 15 feet tall, and not cover more than 30% of your rear yard area. Call the Planning and Redevelopment Division at 732-2900 with questions. • How can I find out where my property lines are? The most accurate way is to hire a surveyor and have them set pins. You can also call the Planning and Redevelopment Division at 732-2900. We can offer some suggestions to help you get a good idea where your lot lines are, but they are not as accurate as a survey.
