Suwanee UDC sets minimum yard setbacks by zoning district. R-100 typical: 40 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear. R-75 typical: 35 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear. Corner lots have two front setbacks.
Suwanee Unified Development Code dimensional standards establish minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks. R-100 (10,000 sq ft minimum lot) typical setbacks: 40 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear. R-75 (7,500 sq ft) typical: 35 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear. Accessory structures have reduced setbacks (~5 ft side/rear). Corner lots require street yard setbacks on both frontages. Variances must go to Zoning Board of Appeals.
Setback violation: stop-work order, fines up to $1,000/day, removal order if already built.
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