Rogers, AR Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

Rogers regulates building setbacks through its Unified Development Code in Chapter 14 of the recodified Code of Ordinances (Ordinance 26-51, May 2026). Unlike many cities, Rogers uses a form-based, transect zoning system rather than conventional R-1/R-2 districts. Setbacks are organized as exterior yards (the street-facing front setback) and interior yards (side and rear setbacks), and the required depths change significantly by transect zone. The most rural-style transect zones require deeper setbacks, while the most urban transect zones allow buildings close to or at the property line. As published in the city's zoning standards, exterior (front) yard minimums range from roughly 30 feet in the lowest-intensity transect down to 0 feet in the most urban transects and commercial/historic districts, with maximums also applied in some zones to keep buildings near the street; industrial districts (I-1, I-2) and the historic/commercial (HC) district carry their own setback figures around 30 feet at the front and about 20 feet for interior yards. Interior (side/rear) yard minimums similarly range from about 30 feet in the lowest-intensity transect down to 0 feet in dense urban transects, with reduced alley-side setbacks. Because these figures depend entirely on the property's specific transect district, lot type, and whether it abuts a boulevard or alley, owners should verify the exact required front, side, and rear setbacks for their parcel with Community Development at 479-621-1186 before designing or building.