Gulfport, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1 front yard
- 25 ft minimum
- R-1 side yard
- 6 ft minimum
- R-1 rear yard
- 25 ft minimum
- Corner lot secondary side yard
- 12 ft minimum
- Waterfront setback measured from
- mean high-water line
- Violation
- misdemeanor, each day separate offense
Summary
Gulfport's R-1 single-family zoning district requires a front yard at least 25 feet deep, a rear yard at least 25 feet deep, and each side yard at least 6 feet wide, under City Code § 22-5.03(h). R-1A and R-2 carry the same 25/6/25 pattern, while R-3 multi-family, R-4 high-rise and the commercial districts each set their own minimums in Article V.
(h)Minimum yard requirements.(1)The front yard shall have a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet.(2)Each side yard shall have a minimum depth of six (6) feet.(3)The rear yard shall have a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet.
Full Breakdown
Article V of the zoning chapter sets a yard requirement for every district. 02(h)). 03(h)). 04(h)). 05(h)). 06(h)). 07(h)). 09(h)). 11(h)). 01(c)). 02(a): sills and belt courses up to 12 inches, cornices, eaves, gutters and movable awnings up to 4 feet, chimneys and pilasters up to 2 feet, hoods and canopies up to 3 feet (never closer than 1 foot to a lot line), and an open, unenclosed front porch up to 25 percent of the required front setback without a variance.
Violations & Fines
Building inside a required setback is a zoning violation under § 22-14.01: it is a misdemeanor, and each day it continues is a separate offense chargeable against the owner, tenant, architect, contractor or agent involved (§ 22-14.02). The Building Official can withhold a certificate of occupancy for a non-compliant structure, and the city may seek removal through the courts under § 22-14.03. A property owner disputing a setback determination must first appeal to the Board of Adjustment before seeking court relief (§ 22-13.03).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum front yard setback in Gulfport's R-1 zone?
How wide must side yards be on a Gulfport lot?
Can a porch or roof overhang extend into the required setback?
What happens if a structure is built inside the required setback?
Sources & Official References
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