Avondale sets minimum yard setbacks by zoning district in its Zoning Ordinance. Single-family districts typically require a 20 to 25 foot front yard, 8 to 10 foot side yards, and 15 to 20 foot rear yards, with exact figures varying by district such as R1-6, R1-8, and R1-10.
Setbacks in Avondale are governed by the dimensional standards in Chapter 28, Article 2 (Residential Districts) of the Zoning Ordinance, not by a single citywide figure. In the R1-6 district, the minimum front-yard setback is generally 20 feet, side yards 8 feet, and rear yard 15 feet. The R1-8 district requires a 25-foot front yard, 8-foot side yards, and a 20-foot rear yard, while R1-10 requires a 25-foot front yard, 10-foot side yards, and a 20-foot rear yard. Multi-family districts such as R-2 and R-3 use a 20 to 25 foot front yard, larger side yards (around 15 feet, with zero feet permitted for common walls), and a 15-foot rear yard. Footnotes in the dimensional tables allow reductions in some cases, such as front-yard reductions for side-entry garages. Article 7 (Supplementary Regulations) adds yard-specific rules, including how eaves and bay windows may project into required yards and special setbacks for accessory buildings, swimming pools, and similar features. Because the exact required setback depends on the lot's zoning district and any PAD overlay, homeowners and builders should confirm the controlling figures for their specific parcel with Avondale Development Services before designing additions or new structures.
Building within a required yard setback, or beyond the allowed projection limits, violates the district dimensional standards in Article 2 and the yard rules in Article 7. The City can deny permits, require redesign, or pursue code-compliance action, and an encroaching structure may have to be removed or relocated.
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