Allen residential setbacks vary by zone: SF-E 30 ft front/15 ft rear/10 ft side; SF-7 25 ft front/20 ft rear/7 ft side; TH 20 ft front/15 ft rear. Corner lots need 15 ft side-street setback.
Allen Land Development Code Section 4.02 establishes setbacks by zoning district. Most master-planned areas (Twin Creeks, Watters Creek) use SF-7 or SF-10 with reduced side yards. Accessory structures have separate setbacks - typically 5 feet side/rear, 10 feet behind main structure. Variance requires Board of Adjustment hearing.
Construction in setback: stop-work order, removal required. BOA variance 500 dollar application fee, 30-45 day process.
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