Laredo zoning sets residential setbacks at 25 feet front, 5 feet side, 10 feet rear in R-1 and R-2 districts. Corner lots require 15-foot side-street setback. Setback variances require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval.
Laredo Land Development Code Chapter 24 establishes setback requirements by zoning district. Single-family R-1 districts require 25-foot front yard, 5-foot interior side, 15-foot street side (corner lots), and 10-foot rear yard setbacks. R-2 and R-3 multi-family districts maintain similar front yards but can reduce rear to 5-10 feet depending on building height. Setback measurements run from the property line to the nearest point of the structure, including eaves projecting over 2 feet. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) can be placed 3 feet from side and rear lines if under 120 square feet. Variance requests go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a 300-foot notice radius to neighbors and a 75 percent supermajority required. Utility easements often compound the setback and must be checked on the plat.
Building in setback: stop work, required to remove or obtain variance. Fines 500-2,000 dollars per day until compliant.
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