Fayetteville, NC Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- SF-10 front setback
- 30 feet
- SF-10 side setback
- 10 feet
- SF-10 rear setback
- 35 feet
- SF-6 front setback
- 25 feet
- Accessory rear setback
- 5 feet
Summary
Fayetteville sets minimum setbacks by zoning district in UDO Article 30-3. SF-10 requires 30 feet front and corner side, 10 feet side, and 35 feet rear. SF-6 and MR-5 drop the front to 25 feet.
Setbacks refer to the unobstructed, unoccupied open area between the furthermost projection of a structure and the property line of the lot on which the structure is located. Setbacks shall be unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as otherwise expressly allowed in Subsection 30-9.B.1.f.2, Allowable Encroachments into Required Setbacks.
Full Breakdown
SF-15 requires a 30-foot front and corner side setback, 15-foot side, and 35-foot rear. SF-10 uses 30 feet front and corner side, 10 feet side, and 35 feet rear. SF-6 and MR-5 both use 25 feet front and corner side, 10 feet side, and 30 feet rear. Where the corner side setback equals or exceeds the front minimum, the rear drops to 20 feet in SF-15 and SF-10 and to 15 feet in SF-6 and MR-5. Front setbacks alternatively measure 55 feet from the centerline of a private street, or 50 feet in MR-5. Accessory structures are barred from front, side, and corner side setbacks and keep a 5-foot rear setback.
Violations & Fines
Stop work order, permit revocation or withholding, injunction, court-ordered abatement with a lien for city costs, plus civil penalties recoverable as debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can eaves or steps extend into my setback?
Where can I put a shed?
How is the front setback measured?
Sources & Official References
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