Huntington R-40 (1-acre) zone requires 50-foot front, 25-foot side, and 60-foot rear setbacks. Denser R-7 zone requires 30-foot front, 10-foot side, 30-foot rear. Accessory structures typically 10 feet from side/rear lines.
Town Code Chapter 198 (Zoning) establishes setback requirements by district. Common residential districts: R-40 (40,000 sf min), R-20, R-15, R-10, R-7 (7,500 sf). Corner lots have front setback on both streets. Variances require Zoning Board of Appeals hearing with notice to neighbors within 200 feet.
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