Pinal County, AZ Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- GR front yard
- 40 ft
- GR side yards
- 20 ft each
- GR rear yard
- 40 ft
- CR-2 front/rear
- 25 ft
- Accessory to side/rear line
- 4 ft
Summary
Setbacks in unincorporated Pinal County depend on the zoning district. In the common GR General Rural zone, minimum yards are 40 ft front, 20 ft each side, and 40 ft rear. Smaller-lot CR residence zones require about 25 ft front and rear.
Minimum front yard: 40 feet. Minimum side yards: 20 feet each. Minimum rear yard: 40 feet.
Full Breakdown
The Pinal County Development Services Code sets yard setbacks by zoning district. In the GR (General Rural) zone (PCDSC 2.40.020), the minimum front yard is 40 feet, each side yard 20 feet, and the rear yard 40 feet, on a minimum 1.25-acre lot. Denser single-residence zones are tighter: CR-2 (2.65.020) requires a 25-foot front yard, 10-foot side yards, and 25-foot rear yard. Detached accessory buildings must sit at least seven feet from the main building, 60 feet from the front lot line, and four feet from side and rear lot lines. Confirm the exact district for any parcel via the county's Citizen Access portal. Cities within the county set their own setbacks.
Violations & Fines
A structure built inside a required setback is a zoning violation; the county may deny final inspection and require a variance, relocation, or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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