Lowell setbacks vary by zoning district, with typical single-family yards requiring 20-foot front, 10-foot side, and 25-foot rear setbacks under the zoning code.
Lowell zoning districts include Suburban Single Family (SSF), Traditional Single Family (TSF), Traditional Two Family (TTF), Urban Multifamily (UMF), and several mixed-use and business districts. Typical suburban residential setbacks are 20 feet front, 10 feet side, and 25 feet rear. Traditional urban districts, which cover most of the city, allow much smaller setbacks reflecting the existing dense mill-city lot patterns, often 10 feet front and 5 feet side. Corner lots must meet the front setback on both street frontages. Nonconforming structures that predate zoning may be maintained and sometimes expanded with a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Always confirm the exact dimensions with Lowell Development Services before designing.
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