Cumberland County, NC Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R6 front / side / rear
- 25 / 10 / 30 feet
- R15 front / side / rear
- 30 / 10 / 35 feet
- A1 front / side / rear
- 50 / 20 / 50 feet
- Street centerline minimum
- 50 feet (front)
- Code section
- County ZO 1104; 1102 B
Summary
Setbacks in unincorporated Cumberland County are set by zoning district in the Section 1104 dimensional chart. In the common R6 residential district, the minimums are a 25-foot front yard, 10-foot side yard, and 30-foot rear yard, and no residence may sit within 50 feet of a street centerline.
In no case, however, shall any residential structure be placed closer than 50 feet from the centerline of a street on which it faces or within 40 feet from the centerline of a side street.
Full Breakdown
Cumberland County Zoning Ordinance Section 1104 (District Dimensional Provisions) lists minimum yard setbacks by district. Representative residential minimums: R6 - front 25', side 10', rear 30'; R7.5 - front 30', side 10', rear 35'; R15 - front 30', side 10', rear 35'; RR (Rural Residential) - front 30', side 15', rear 35'; A1 Agricultural - front 50', side 20', rear 50'. Section 1102 B adds that 'in no case... shall any residential structure be placed closer than 50 feet from the centerline of a street on which it faces or within 40 feet from the centerline of a side street.' Setbacks apply to unincorporated county land; Fayetteville and the towns use their own dimensional tables.
Violations & Fines
Building within a required setback without a variance from the Board of Adjustment is a zoning violation; a $500 civil penalty accrues $500 per day (Section 1704).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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