Paulding County zones unincorporated land and sets real yard setbacks by district. Its primary R-2 suburban residential district requires a 35-foot front yard, 15-foot side yards, and a 25-foot rear yard under the zoning ordinance.
Paulding County enforces genuine setbacks countywide under Appendix A, Article VIII of the zoning ordinance, not mere guidance. Each district fixes minimum yards: the R-2 suburban residential district needs a 35-foot front, 15-foot sides, and 25-foot rear; five-acre A-1 agricultural lots require 50/20/30; and R-2 with sewer allows 30/10/25. Corner-lot side yards jump to 25 feet. Setbacks run from the property line, and accessory buildings may not project into a required front yard. Building inside a required yard needs a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Dallas and Hiram apply their own city setbacks inside their limits.
Building within a required yard violates the zoning ordinance. Community Development can withhold permits, issue stop-work orders, and require removal. Relief requires a variance from the Paulding County Zoning Board of Appeals.
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