Springfield, MO Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard, collector+
- 25 ft
- Front yard, local street
- 15 ft
- Side yard
- 5 ft minimum
- Rear yard
- 10% of lot depth (10-20 ft)
Summary
R-SF homes in Springfield need a 15-to-25-foot front yard depending on street class, a 5-foot side yard, and a rear yard equal to 10 percent of lot depth.
1.Front yard:a.Twenty-five feet along a street classified as a collector or higher classification street...b.Fifteen feet along a street classified as a local street...(garages shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet).2.Side yard: Five feet or as required by section 36-453, supplemental open space and yard regulations.3.Rear yard: Ten percent of the lot depth, but may not be less than ten feet nor shall more than 20 feet be required.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 2 | Land Development Code: Supplement 9 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
LDC § 36-380(6)(b) sets Springfield's R-SF setbacks: front yards run 25 feet along a collector street or higher, or 15 feet along a local street (garages need 20 feet regardless). Side yards are a flat 5 feet, or as further specified by § 36-453. Rear yards equal 10 percent of lot depth, floored at 10 feet and capped at 20 feet. Corner and cul-de-sac lots follow separate formulas under LDC § 36-453, and structures also can't sit closer to a street centerline than the right-of-way setback table in § 36-303(17) requires.
Violations & Fines
Building development services rejects site or building plans that don't meet these minimums; existing violations are enforced under LDC § 36-335, zoning enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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