In the Suburban Residential district, lots of 0.5 acre or less require a 20-foot street setback, 5-foot side setback, and 15-foot rear setback. Larger lots and other districts require deeper setbacks; power lines require 100 feet.
The Douglas County Zoning Resolution sets minimum setbacks by district and lot size. In Suburban Residential (SR), a lot of 0.5 acre or less needs 20 feet from a local street, 5 feet from each side lot line, and 15 feet from the rear. Lots between 0.5 and 1 acre step up to 10-foot side and 20-foot rear; lots 1 acre or greater require 15-foot side and 25-foot rear. Regional or major arterials require a 100-foot street setback, and 115-KV-plus power lines require 100 feet. Setbacks are measured from the lot line to the structure wall. Estate Residential (ER) lots use larger 25-foot standards.
Building inside a required setback without an approved variance is a zoning violation that can block permitting and require relocation or removal.
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