Caddo Parish, LA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-A and R-E front setback
- 30 feet
- R-1-12 and R-1-10 front setback
- 20 feet
- R-1-7 interior side setback
- 5 feet
- Corner side, R-1-12 to R-1-7
- 15 feet
- Rear, R-1-12 to R-1-5
- 15 feet
- Rear, R-A and R-E
- 20 feet
- Variance decision deadline
- 90 days from a complete application
Summary
Caddo Parish sets residential setbacks in Table 4-1 of Unified Development Code § 4.2.C.1. In R-A and R-E the front setback is 30 feet, the interior side 15 feet and the rear 20 feet. In R-1-12, R-1-10 and R-1-7 the front drops to 20 feet and the rear to 15 feet, while the interior side runs 10, 10 and 5 feet.
Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the residential districts. These regulations apply to all uses within each district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use. ... TABLE 4-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS R-A R-E R-1-12 R-1-10 R-1-7 ... SETBACKS Minimum Front Setback 30' 30' 20' 20' 20' Minimum Interior Side Setback 15' 15' 10' 10' 5' Minimum Corner Side Setback 30' 30' 15' 15' 15' Minimum Reverse Corner Side Setback—SF-D, SF-A, and 2F Only 30' 30' 15' 15' 15' Minimum Rear Setback 20' 20' 15' 15' 15'
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 26 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 2).
Full Breakdown
Section 4.2.C.1 states that Table 4-1 establishes the dimensional standards for the residential districts and applies to all uses within each district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use. Every residential lot is measured against five setback lines: front, interior side, corner side, reverse corner side and rear.
The two largest-lot districts carry the deepest yards. R-A Rural Agricultural and R-E Residential Estate both require 30 feet in front, 15 feet on an interior side, 30 feet on a corner side, 30 feet on a reverse corner side and 20 feet in the rear. R-1-12 and R-1-10 step down to 20 feet in front, 10 feet interior side, 15 feet corner side, 15 feet reverse corner side and 15 feet rear. R-1-7 keeps those figures but cuts the interior side to 5 feet.
The smaller-lot districts in the same table are tighter still. R-1-5 requires 20 feet front, 5 feet interior side, 10 feet corner side and reverse corner side, and 15 feet rear. R-UC allows a 10-foot front setback and 5-foot corner side. R-HU sets the front at 30 feet or the average front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less, with 20 feet on both corner sides. R-TH requires 20 feet front and 10 feet on corner sides. R-2 and R-3 require 30 feet front and 10 feet corner side. R-4 requires 30 feet front, 10 feet interior side and shows N/A for a reverse corner side. R-MHS requires 30 feet front and 10 feet corner side. Every one of these districts lists a 15-foot rear setback.
Some cells split by building type. In R-HU, R-TH, R-2, R-3 and R-MHS, a single-family detached dwelling (SF-D) can sit 5 feet from an interior side line, while townhouse, multifamily and non-residential uses need 10 feet. The reverse corner side line row applies to SF-D, SF-A and 2F only.
Three cross-references change the answer. Manufactured home parks in R-MHP follow Table 4-2 under Section 4.2.D, R-HU has added standards in Section 4.2.E, and lots in the Cross Lake Overlay take extra standards from Section 4.6.E. Section 4.1.A also sends permitted encroachments to Article 7.
Violations & Fines
Article 19 puts enforcement with the Zoning Administrator, who can issue written orders, seek an injunction through the Parish Attorney, and ask the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for help. A violator is fined on conviction, each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense, and the amount is set in the Code of Ordinances. The property owner can also be charged the legal expenses of enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the front setback in the R-1-10 district?
How far must I stay from the side line in R-1-7?
Do the same setbacks apply on a lake lot or in a manufactured home park?
Can I get relief if my lot cannot meet a setback?
Sources & Official References
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