Bowling Green, KY Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

The Warren County/Joint Zoning Ordinance § 4.4.5.B sets the dimensional standards for all single-family residential districts. RR (Rural Residential, county only): 2-acre minimum lot, 25 ft front yard, 25 ft side yard, 25 ft rear yard, 5 ft accessory structure setback, max 30% lot coverage, 42 ft height max. R-E (Residential Estate): 43,560 sq ft (1 acre) minimum lot, 25 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear, 5 ft accessory, 30% coverage. RS-1A: 12,000 sq ft min lot, 25/10/25 setbacks, 50% coverage. RS-1B: 10,000 sq ft min lot, 25/7.5/25 setbacks, 60% coverage. RS-1C: 8,000 sq ft min lot, 25/7.5/25 setbacks, 70% coverage. RS-1D: 5,000 sq ft min lot, 25/5/25 setbacks, 75% coverage. MHP (Mobile Home Park): 5-acre minimum park, 25 ft front, 25 ft side, 25 ft rear, 5 ft accessory, 35 ft max height. Corner lots must provide a front yard along any lot line abutting a street (§ 4.4.5.C.1). Detached accessory structures (sheds, garages, carports, accessory apartments) follow the accessory standard in § 4.4.5.E: at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines AND behind the front facade of the principal dwelling. The Executive Director may grant a variable front yard setback waiver under § 4.4.5.C.7.c if existing development on the block face is set back less than the required setback. Fences are exempt from the accessory structure setback but must meet sight-distance triangle requirements.