Springfield, OR Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

Springfield Development Code section 3.2.220 governs yard setbacks for every lot in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts and applies to all structures unless another section carves out an exception. The front setback is a minimum of 10 feet, measured from the property line used for the address, or the back of the sidewalk, whichever is closer, or from the pan portion of the lot line for a panhandle lot; a garage or carport door must sit back 18 feet, measured along the driveway centerline from the property line or sidewalk edge to the garage door or carport support post.

Side setbacks are 5 feet in R-1. In R-2 and R-3, the side setback grows to 10 feet against any lot line abutting an R-1 district, and drops back to 5 feet, or the edge of sidewalk on a corner lot, where it does not abut R-1. The rear setback is 10 feet for a primary structure and only 5 feet for an accessory dwelling unit, both measured under section 3.2.220(D). Townhouse common walls may sit zero feet from the shared property line under section 3.2.265, and every structure must still clear the vision clearance area required by section 4.2.130 regardless of the numeric setback.

Limited encroachments are allowed: eaves, chimneys, and bay windows up to 8 feet wide may project 2 feet into a setback if 3 feet remain clear, and an unenclosed porch, patio, deck or stoop no taller than 18 inches off grade can come within 6 feet of the front line or 18 inches of a side or rear line. Balconies, and satellite dishes over 18 inches wide, are barred from every setback outright unless screened.