Fort Wayne UDO sets residential setbacks by zoning district. R1 single-family: 25-foot front, 8-foot side, 25-foot rear. R2 and R3 have reduced side and rear setbacks. Corner lots have two front setbacks. Variances handled by Board of Zoning Appeals.
Fort Wayne Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 157 establishes minimum setbacks. R1 (single-family suburban): 25 ft front, 8 ft side (minimum one side, 18 ft combined), 25 ft rear. R2 (medium density): 20 ft front, 6 ft side, 20 ft rear. R3 (urban residential): 15 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear. MF multi-family: varies by height and density. Corner lots are treated as having two front setbacks along each street frontage. Accessory structures have reduced rear setbacks (typically 3 ft). Variance requests go to the Board of Zoning Appeals through the Department of Planning Services. Encroachments into setbacks including decks, eaves, and bay windows are regulated under Section 157.115.
Unpermitted encroachment: stop-work, correction required, 500 dollar fine. Variance application: 350-500 dollars.
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