Residential setbacks in Saint Michael are set in Chapter 155 (Zoning) and vary by district. Single-family R-1 standards typically require a 30-foot front yard, 10-foot side yard, and 30-foot rear yard, with greater setbacks on corner and double-frontage lots.
Chapter 155's Lot Requirements and Setbacks tables (Sec. 155.120 and the residential building tables) set the by-district numerical setbacks. Single-family detached lots commonly require 30 ft front, 10 ft side (15 ft on corner lots' street-side yard), and 30 ft rear. Accessory structures may use reduced setbacks but must meet minimum distances and the Sec. 155.039 compatibility/material rules. Lot depth is now part of the residential lot/building table per Ordinance 1605 (2024). Larger accessory structures (over 1,200 sq ft) add 1 foot of setback per 100 sq ft over the 1,200 sq ft threshold. Confirm exact numerical setbacks for your zoning district with the Planning Department before any construction.
Building inside a required setback is a zoning misdemeanor under Sec. 10.99 — up to $1,000 / 90 days. The structure can be ordered modified or removed at owner expense.
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