Greene County, MO Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard, R-1 (public utilities)
- 25 feet minimum
- Side yard, one side, R-1
- 6 feet minimum
- Rear yard, R-1 (public utilities)
- 25 feet minimum
- R-1 without public sewer/water
- 3-acre lot, larger yards
- Max fine for violation
- $1,000 per day
Summary
In unincorporated Greene County's R-1 Suburban Residence District, a single-family home on public sewer and water needs a 25-foot front yard, 6-foot side yard, and 25-foot rear yard; Springfield sets its own separate rules.
Lot Area Lot Frontage Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Depth Width One- Width - Both Depth side Sides Single-family dwelling 10,000 70 ft. 25 ft. 6 ft. 12 ft. 25 ft. with public sewer and sq. ft. public water supply Other permitted uses 100 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft. Single-family dwelling 3 acres 150 ft. 40 ft. 25 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. without public sewer or public water supply Greene County Zoning Regulations
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
The Greene County Zoning Regulations set minimum yard setbacks by zoning district for unincorporated land only, Springfield, Republic, Willard, Strafford, and Ash Grove enforce their own separate codes. In the R-1 Suburban Residence District, a single-family home on public sewer and water needs a 10,000-square-foot lot, 70-foot frontage, 25-foot front yard, 6-foot side yard, 12 feet combined side yards, and 25-foot rear yard; without public sewer or water the lot must be 3 acres with larger yards. Structures must also sit back from the street centerline, 25 feet plus the yard setback on a residential local street, up to 150 feet on a freeway. Each zoning district carries its own separate setback table.
Violations & Fines
Building or using land in violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 per day; the Zoning Inspector or County Counselor can also seek an injunction to stop or remove noncompliant construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these setbacks apply inside Springfield?
How far back must a house sit from the road in the R-1 district?
What happens if a structure violates the setback?
Sources & Official References
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