Setback distances in Roswell vary by zoning district under UDC Article 3 (Residential Districts). Typical R-1/R-2 single-family districts require 50 ft front, 10-15 ft side, and 35-40 ft rear setbacks, measured from property lines (not landscape-buffer edges).
Roswell's UDC provides separate setback schedules for each residential zoning district (R-1 estate, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, etc.). Setbacks are measured from the interior edge of any required landscape buffer. A building cannot extend into a 30-degree angular plane projecting from the side interior or rear setback line measured at a height of 35 feet, which effectively limits building bulk near property lines even when the footprint is in compliance. Accessory structures generally have reduced setback requirements but cannot be in front yards. Owners should verify the specific district setbacks with the Community Development Department before designing additions.
Building into a required setback is a UDC violation that can require modification or removal of the encroaching structure. Citations carry Municipal Court fines up to $1,000 per day until resolved.
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