Plant City residential setbacks typically require 25-foot front, 7.5-foot side, and 20-foot rear yards in R-1 single-family zones. Corner lots have two front setbacks. Variances require Planning Board approval and hardship showing.
Plant City Land Development Code establishes setbacks by zoning district. R-1A (Large Lot Residential): 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear. R-1 (Single-Family): 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. R-2 (Two-Family): 20 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 15 ft rear. Accessory structures must meet 5-foot side and rear setbacks. Eaves and bay windows may project up to 2 feet into setbacks. Variances require demonstrating practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship.
Construction within setback: stop-work order, removal may be ordered. Variance denial appeal goes to City Commission.
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