Livonia residential setbacks in R-1 districts typically require 35-foot front, 35-foot rear, and combined side yards of at least 20 feet with no side less than 8 feet. Variances require Zoning Board approval.
The Livonia Zoning Ordinance establishes minimum setbacks for each zoning district. In the predominant R-1 single-family district, new homes must sit at least 35 feet from the front lot line, 35 feet from the rear lot line, and provide combined side yards totaling 20 feet with no single side less than 8 feet. Corner lots require a 30-foot setback on the secondary street frontage. Larger R-U-F (Rural Urban Farm) lots have deeper setbacks, and multifamily and commercial districts have separate standards. Accessory structures such as sheds and detached garages may be placed in rear yards with reduced setbacks, typically 3 feet from side and rear lot lines for small sheds and greater for detached garages. Deviations require a variance from the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals, which considers practical difficulty and neighborhood character. Survey drawings are required with all setback-related permit applications.
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