DeSoto County zoning requires 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 20 ft rear typical for R-1 residential. Southaven and Olive Branch follow similar standards; corner lots and flag lots have increased setbacks.
DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance and city-specific codes establish setback requirements. Typical single-family residential (R-1) standards: 25 ft front, 8 ft side (each), 20 ft rear. Southaven Zoning Code requires 30 ft front in some R-1A districts; Olive Branch R-1 is 25/10/20. Horn Lake R-1 matches county standard. Corner lots require full street-facing setback on both frontages. Flag lot rear strips require 10 ft buffer. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) typically allow 5 ft rear/side setback if under 200 sq ft. Variance applications go to Planning Commission; hardship standard applies. Encroachments (eaves, AC units, bay windows) limited to 2-3 ft into setback.
Construction in setback: stop-work order. Fines $100 to $1,000 per day under city codes. Required removal or variance application. Building permit revocation possible.
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