Setbacks vary by zoning district. In the A-1 Agricultural district, all buildings must sit at least 35 feet from the front lot line and streets, with a minimum 25-foot rear setback and a 15-foot side setback (reducible to 10 feet in some cases).
Prince William County zones directly and sets minimum yards by district. Under Zoning Ordinance section 32-301.06 (A-1 Agricultural), all buildings, including accessory structures, must be set back at least 35 feet from the front lot line, all streets, and private access easements; the minimum rear setback is 25 feet and the minimum side setback is 15 feet (reducible to 10 feet where nearby similar-acreage lots have a ten-foot side yard). Residential districts (R-2, R-4, R-6 and others) carry their own dimensional standards. Confirm the exact figures for your zoning district with Development Services.
Structures encroaching into required yards are zoning violations; the county may require relocation or a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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