Davie, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

In the Town of Davie, the principal-building setbacks (front, side and rear yards) depend on the zoning district of the lot -- the Land Development Code assigns specific minimum yards to each district, so there is no one figure that applies townwide. Article V, Sec. 12-88 ('Exceptions to minimum yard requirements') governs how those base setbacks are applied and what may project into a required yard. On a corner lot where both the front lot line and a side lot line face a street, both sides must meet the minimum front-yard requirement for the district (Sec. 12-88(A)). Certain architectural features may project into required yards: awnings/canopies up to 3 feet, bay windows up to 2 feet, eaves up to one-third of the yard (max 5 feet), and chimneys up to 2 feet (Sec. 12-88(B)). The accessory-structure table in Sec. 12-88 sets practical setbacks: fences, walls and driveways are exempt from yard setbacks (subject to Sec. 12-34 and Article VII); air conditioners and storage sheds need 5 feet side/rear (sheds max 150 sq ft, behind the rear building line); and active accessory buildings, patios and pools need 50 percent of the required setback, not less than 10 feet (pools measured from the inner edge of the water line). Because the base numbers differ by district, confirm your exact front/side/rear setbacks with Planning & Zoning (954-797-1103).