Stamford, CT Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard (single-family)
- 15 ft from street line
- Rear yard
- 35 feet
- Side yards
- 6 ft + 10 ft, 16 ft combined
- District
- R-6 Single- and Two-Family
- Reduced side yard option
- 6/12 ft with driveway easement
Summary
In Stamford's R-6 Single- and Two-Family District, single-family homes need a 15-foot front yard (or 40 feet from the street centerline), a 35-foot rear yard, and side yards of 6 feet on one side and 10 feet on the other, 16 feet combined.
(1) Front Yard 15 ft Street Line 40 ft Street Center Line (2) Side Yards 6 feet minimum on one side, 10 feet minimum on the other side, both sides 16 feet (3) Rear Yard 35 feet
Full Breakdown
Section 5.Z.4(g) of the Stamford Zoning Regulations sets Minimum Yard Dimensions for the R-6 Single- and Two-Family District. Single-Family Dwellings require a 15-foot Front Yard measured from the Street Line, or 40 feet from the Street Center Line if that governs; a 35-foot Rear Yard; and Side Yards of 6 feet minimum on one side and 10 feet on the other, with 16 feet minimum combined (reducible to 6/12 feet with a recorded shared-driveway easement). Two-Family and non-residential uses in the same district carry somewhat larger side-yard minimums. Setbacks differ in the larger-lot RA-3, RA-2 and RA-1 single-family districts under Section 5.X, and these figures are current through the May 31, 2026 amendment to the Regulations.
Violations & Fines
Building within the required yard without approval violates the Zoning Regulations; the Zoning Enforcement Officer can order the encroachment removed or corrected, with penalties under City Charter § 248 and Connecticut General Statutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does my side yard have to be in Stamford's R-6 district?
Is the front yard measured from my property line?
Sources & Official References
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