Palm Coast, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

Palm Coast residential dimensional standards under LDC Section 3.02 are organized in Table 3-3 (Residential Zoning Districts — Dimensional Standards). The Single-Family Residential districts are SFR-1 (largest lots / estate density), SFR-2 (standard ITT-platted single-family — the most common Palm Coast residential designation), SFR-3, SFR-4, and SFR-5 (smaller-lot single-family), each with its own minimum lot size, lot width, front/side/rear setbacks, maximum building height, and maximum lot coverage. The Multifamily districts MFR-1 and MFR-2 allow attached housing — townhouse lots may be as narrow as 25 ft and multifamily development sites require a minimum 100 ft width. Per LDC Section 4.01, all accessory structures (other than fences, walls, arbors, trellises, pergolas, and detached garages) must sit behind the front and side-street building facades of the principal structure, may not encroach into public drainage or utility easements, and may not violate the required building setbacks. Detached sheds 100 sq ft or less may use a reduced 5-foot side and rear setback; sheds 101–120 sq ft (permit-exempt with acknowledgement) and larger permitted sheds must meet 10 ft rear plus zone side setbacks. Detached garages are permitted in all zoning districts (MHD district requires special exception) and cannot exceed the height of the first story of the principal dwelling. Carports are prohibited in residential districts outside MHD. Setbacks for multistory developments adjacent to residential zoning districts are addressed in LDC Section 3.05. Confirm specific lot dimensions with the Planning Division at (386) 986-3751 — the recorded plat for each ITT-platted neighborhood is the controlling document.