Fall River, MA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- S, R-8, G, M Districts
- 25% max coverage
- R-4, A-2 Districts
- 30% max coverage
- WTOD District
- 80% max coverage
- R-30, R-80 Districts
- No figure set
Summary
Fall River caps maximum lot coverage by zoning district, ranging from 25% in most single-family and residence districts up to 80% in the Waterfront and Transit-Oriented Development District.
Single-Family S: Maximum Lot Coverage 25%. Single-Family R-8: Maximum Lot Coverage 25%. Two-Family R-4: Maximum Lot Coverage 30%. Waterfront and Transit-Oriented Development WTOD: Maximum Lot Coverage 80%.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).
Full Breakdown
Under the Fall River Table of Dimensional Regulations (adopted by City Code § 86-35), maximum lot coverage is set per zone: 25% in the S, R-8, G, and Multiple-Family Residence (M) Districts; 30% in the Two-Family (R-4) and Apartment (A-2) Districts; and 80% in the Waterfront and Transit-Oriented Development District (WTOD). The R-30 and R-80 Single-Family Districts carry no maximum lot coverage figure in the table. Where the narrative text of a district conflicts with the table, the text controls.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the district's maximum lot coverage figure without relief requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals before a building permit can issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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