Westland single-family zones require minimum 25-foot front, 10-foot side, and 35-foot rear setbacks. Corner lots have dual front setbacks and accessory structures have reduced requirements.
Westland Zoning Ordinance establishes setback minimums by district. Typical R-1 single-family zones require a 25-foot front yard setback, combined 20-foot side yards with 10-foot minimum on each side, and 35-foot rear setback. R-2 and R-3 multi-family districts have different standards. Corner lots must maintain front setbacks on both street frontages. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) must be 5 feet from side and rear lot lines and cannot project in front of the principal structure. Decks over 30 inches high count toward setback calculations; ground-level patios generally do not. Variances require Zoning Board of Appeals approval showing practical difficulty. All setbacks are measured from the property line to the closest point of the structure including eaves and overhangs beyond 2 feet.
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