Fort Lauderdale establishes setback requirements through the ULDR dimensional tables in Section 47-5 for each zoning district. The RS-4.4 district requires a 25-foot front yard setback, while RS-8 typically requires a 25-foot front setback with varying side and rear yard requirements.
The ULDR Section 47-5 establishes dimensional requirements for each residential zoning district through detailed tables. For RS-4.4 districts (the most common single-family zone), the front yard setback is 25 feet, side yards are typically 7.5 feet on interior lots and 15 feet on corner lots, and rear yards require a 25-foot setback. RS-8 districts have similar requirements. Accessory structures may have reduced rear setbacks of 5 feet under ULDR Section 47-19.2. Fences must be set back a minimum of 3 feet from all street-side property lines. Swimming pools require specific setbacks from property lines. All structures must comply with sight triangle requirements at intersections.
Construction that violates setback requirements may result in denial of building permits, stop-work orders, or mandatory removal. Code enforcement violations are processed through the Special Magistrate with potential daily fines.
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