Danbury, CT Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front setback
- 20 feet
- Side setback
- 10 ft (20 ft near residential)
- Rear setback
- 25 feet
- Citation
- Zoning Regulations § 5.D.3
Summary
In Danbury's CL-10 Light Commercial District, buildings must sit back 20 feet from the front line, 10 feet from the side (20 feet where it meets a residential zone), and 25 feet from the rear.
Unless otherwise specified or modified below, the following regulations shall apply to all lots in the CL-10 Zoning District. ... Minimum front yard setback, ft. 20 Minimum side yard setback, ft. 10, except 20' where the side yard abuts a residential zoning district. Minimum rear yard setback, ft. 25
Full Breakdown
Section 5.D.3 sets the dimensional standards for all lots in the CL-10 Light Commercial District: a 10,000-square-foot minimum lot, 70-foot minimum width, 20-foot front setback, 10-foot side setback (widened to 20 feet where the lot abuts a residential district), and a 25-foot rear setback. Maximum building height is capped at 35 feet and building coverage at 30 percent of the lot. The Department of Planning and Zoning applies these figures during zoning permit and site plan review before construction can begin.
Violations & Fines
Building within a required setback without an approved variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals is a zoning violation; the Zoning Enforcement Officer can issue a cease-and-desist order and require removal or relocation of the structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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