New Port Richey, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1 front setback
- 25 feet
- R-1 rear setback
- 25 ft (40 ft on river)
- R-1 side setback
- 10 feet
- Accessory structure setback
- 5 feet rear/side
Summary
New Port Richey's R-1 district requires a 25-foot front setback, 25-foot rear setback (40 feet on river lots), and 10-foot side setback for homes and accessory structures.
The minimum setback of detached dwellings and accessory structures in the R-1 Residential District...shall be as follows: 1.Minimum setback of front building line from a main artery and/or thoroughfare right-of-way shall be twenty-five (25) feet... 2.Set back or rear building line...from the rear property line shall be twenty-five (25) feet. In the case of lots bordering on a river the setback...shall be forty (40) feet from the river bank. 3.The setback of the side building line...from the side property line shall be ten (10) feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
The Land Development Code fixes minimum setbacks by residential zoning district within New Port Richey, Pasco County. In the R-1 district, front setback from a main artery is 25 feet, rear setback is 25 feet (40 feet where the lot borders the Pithlachascotee River), and side setback is 10 feet, widening to 25 feet on a side abutting an arterial street. Parallel but distinct numbers apply in R-2 (7.02.05, 7.02.11) and R-3 (7.03.03). Detached accessory structures like garages may sit as close as 5 feet to rear or side lines.
Violations & Fines
Building without meeting the applicable district setback blocks permit issuance and can trigger a stop-work order or code enforcement action from the city's development department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do setbacks differ between New Port Richey's residential zones?
Can a front porch extend into the setback?
Sources & Official References
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