Schaumburg's zoning ordinance requires specific front, side, and rear setbacks for residential structures. Standard R-1 residential lots require a 30-foot front setback, minimum 5-foot side setbacks, and 30-foot rear setback.
The Village of Schaumburg Zoning Ordinance establishes setback requirements by zoning district. In the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) district, setbacks are: front yard 30 feet, side yards 5 feet minimum each (with combined total of at least 15 feet), and rear yard 30 feet. R-2 (Two-Family) districts have similar front and rear setbacks with adjusted side yard requirements. Corner lots require increased side yard setbacks on the street-facing side, typically 20 feet. Accessory structures must be located in the rear yard and maintain at least 3-foot side and rear setbacks. Eaves and overhangs may project up to 2 feet into a required setback. Swimming pools, decks, and patios have their own setback requirements. Variance requests are heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Building permits require a plat of survey showing all setback dimensions.
Building permit denial for non-conforming plans. Stop-work order for construction violating setbacks. Fines up to $750 per day for continued violations.
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