Permits & Corrections
How to Fix an “Insufficient Setback” Permit Comment
What an insufficient setback comment really means, how to tell a drawing problem from a design problem, and the options for resolving each.
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Articles about setbacks.
Outdoor Projects
Pool Setback Requirements: Lot Lines, House and Utilities
Every distance a pool has to keep, how setbacks are measured from the water or deck, equipment setbacks, and how to plan placement on a tight…
Zoning & Setbacks
Setback Requirements: How Far From the Property Line Can You Build?
Front, side and rear setbacks explained: how they are measured, how to find the numbers for your lot, and your options when a project won’t fit.
Zoning & Setbacks
How Setbacks Are Measured: Walls, Eaves, Steps and Porches
From the property line to what, exactly? How setbacks are measured for walls, eaves, steps, porches and decks, and on irregular or curved lots.
Zoning & Setbacks
Corner Lot Setbacks: Two Fronts, Sight Triangles and Fences
Why corner lots often get two front setbacks, how the sight triangle limits fences and hedges, and how to design around both.
Zoning & Setbacks
Accessory Structure Setbacks: Sheds, Garages and Outbuildings
How zoning treats sheds, detached garages, pergolas and other outbuildings: smaller setbacks, rear-yard rules, height limits and separation from the house.
Zoning & Setbacks
Zoning Variance: How to Get Approval When You Can’t Meet a Setback
What a zoning variance is, what “hardship” means, how the application and hearing work, and how to improve your chances.
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