Indianapolis setbacks vary by zone in the Consolidated Zoning Ordinance. D-4 single-family typically: 25 ft front, 6 ft side, 20 ft rear. Historic districts use contextual setbacks.
Marion County zoning is governed by the Consolidated Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance adopted in 2016. For D-4 (typical single-family residential) lots: 25-foot front setback, 6-foot side setbacks (minimum), 20-foot rear setback. D-5 and D-5II (higher density): 10-foot front, 3-foot side, 15-foot rear. Corner lots have a reduced side-street setback (often 12 feet). Historic Preservation districts use contextual setbacks based on the block pattern — the IHPC averages the adjacent 4–6 properties. Accessory structures (sheds, garages) may sit 3 feet from side/rear lines. Variances go through the Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals (MBZA).
Building in setback: DBNS stop-work order and variance requirement. Continued violation: $250 to $2,500 per day. Court-ordered removal in egregious cases.
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