The City of Orange establishes building setback requirements in OMC Title 17 (Zoning) that vary by zoning district. Setbacks define the minimum distance structures must be from property lines for front, side, and rear yards.
Under OMC Title 17, setback requirements vary by residential zoning district. Typical single-family zones require front yard setbacks of 20 to 25 feet, side yard setbacks of 5 to 10 feet, and rear yard setbacks of 15 to 25 feet. Accessory structures in rear yards may qualify for reduced setbacks per Table 17.14.160(D). Corner lots have additional requirements for street-side setbacks. Setbacks are measured from the property line to the nearest wall of the structure. Eaves, bay windows, and other architectural projections may encroach into setbacks by limited amounts as specified in the code. Variances from setback requirements require Planning Commission approval.
Building within required setbacks without a variance may result in stop-work orders, denial of building permits, required demolition, or retroactive variance applications with penalty fees.
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