Tarpon Springs sets minimum front, side, and rear setbacks by zoning district under Article II of the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code. Setbacks vary by district, with utility/drainage easements typically required along side and rear lot lines.
Building setbacks in Tarpon Springs are established in Article II (District Regulations) of the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code, with specific minimums for each zoning district (e.g., R-50, R-75, R-100, RM, B-1, etc.). Typical single-family residential setbacks include front yards of 25 feet, side yards of 7.5 to 10 feet, and rear yards of 25 to 30 feet, depending on the district. Side and rear lot lines also require minimum 5-foot utility/drainage easements except in zero-setback districts. Variances from setbacks must be approved by the Board of Adjustment under Article XII, Section 215.02.
Construction within required setbacks without a variance triggers stop-work orders, permit revocation, and may require demolition of the encroaching structure.
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