Sioux Falls Chapter 160 (Shape Places zoning) sets dimensional standards by district. Residential districts (RA-1 and similar) specify front, rear, and side setbacks, plus maximum building lot coverage, enforced by Planning and Development Services.
Chapter 160 (Zoning), adopted as the Shape Places Ordinance (Ord. 9-13, effective 2014), governs setbacks and lot coverage city-wide. Residential districts (e.g., RA-1) permit single-family and multi-unit uses with defined dimensional tables: minimum front yard setbacks generally range from 20–25 feet depending on district and form type; rear yard setbacks are typically 25 feet; interior side yards are 5–7 feet; and street-side yards on corner lots are 15–20 feet. Front yard setback averaging (§ 160.508) may allow adjustment to match existing block context. Maximum lot coverage (all impervious surfaces combined) varies by district. Variances and alternative plans are reviewed by the Board of Adjustment.
Construction in violation of setback or lot-coverage limits requires a stop-work order, mandatory removal or modification of the offending structure, and may result in fines up to $500 per day until corrected.
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