Anderson, IN Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard (residential)
- 30 feet minimum
- Single side yard
- 5 feet minimum
- Both side yards
- 20% of lot width
- Rear yard
- 20 feet minimum
- Accessory building setback
- 5 ft side and rear
Summary
For residential dwellings, Anderson requires a minimum 30-foot front yard, a 5-foot minimum single side yard (both sides totaling at least 20% of lot width), and a 20-foot minimum rear yard. Accessory buildings must sit at least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.
Minimum front yard 30 feet. Minimum side yard (one) 5 feet. Minimum side yards (both or two) in percent of lot width 20%. Minimum rear yard 20 feet.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Anderson's Zoning Guide Figure 1 sets residential setbacks: single-, two-, and multi-family dwellings each require a minimum 30-foot front yard, a minimum single side yard of 5 feet, both side yards totaling at least 20% of lot width, and a minimum 20-foot rear yard. The front-yard requirement does not apply where a building setback line is established in a recorded subdivision; where 25% or more of the block is built, the average of existing setbacks controls. Accessory buildings must be no closer than 5 feet to side or rear lot lines and no closer to the front than the rear line of the principal structure.
Violations & Fines
Structures placed within required yards without a variance are zoning violations; correction or removal may be required, with variances and appeals decided by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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