Simpsonville, SC Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-E front/side/rear
- 20 / 8 / 10 feet
- R-Mid front/side/rear
- 15 / 5 / 10 feet
- Accessory setback
- Five feet (residential)
- Corner lots
- Front setback on each street
- Code sections
- Zoning Ordinance 2.2.5, 2.4.5
Summary
Setbacks vary by zoning district. In the R-E Estate district, single-family homes require a 20-foot front, 8-foot side, and 10-foot rear yard. In the R-Mid Medium Density district, minimums are 15-foot front, 5-foot side, and 10-foot rear.
Minimum Front Yard Setback 20 feet; Minimum Side Yard Setback 8 feet; Minimum Rear Yard Setback 10 feet; Accessory Structure 5 feet (Single-Family Residential Property, R-E District).
Full Breakdown
Simpsonville's Zoning Ordinance sets minimum yard setbacks per district. For single-family residential property in the R-E, Residential, Estate district (Section 2.2.5), the minimums are 20-foot front, 8-foot side, 10-foot rear, and 5 feet for accessory structures. In the R-Mid, Residential, Medium Density district (Section 2.4.5), single-family minimums are 15-foot front, 5-foot side, 10-foot rear, and 5 feet for accessory structures. Corner and double-frontage lots must meet the front setback along each street. Certain features such as eaves, chimneys, steps, and HVAC units may project into required yards.
Violations & Fines
Structures built inside required setbacks are zoning violations; the city may deny a certificate of occupancy, require corrections, or pursue municipal court enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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