Anderson, IN Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential max height
- 35 feet (R1-R4)
- Accessory building max
- 18 feet / 864 sq ft
- Local business (B1)
- 35 feet
- General business (B2)
- Up to 125 feet
- Light industrial (I1)
- 75 feet
Summary
Residential buildings in Anderson's R1-R4 districts have a maximum building height of 35 feet. Detached accessory buildings may not exceed 18 feet and 864 square feet. Business and industrial districts allow taller heights (up to 80-125 feet).
Maximum building height in feet in districts indicated: R1, R2, R3, R4, B1, B2, B3, I1 & I3 - 35. An accessory building shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height and shall have a maximum square footage of 864 square feet.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Anderson's Zoning Guide Figure 1 caps maximum residential building height at 35 feet in the R1, R2, R3, R4, B1, B2, B3, I1, and I3 districts (with 45 feet in B1 for certain uses and up to 80 feet in B2 and I1 multi-family contexts). Detached accessory buildings are limited to 18 feet in height and 864 square feet in area. Business Figure 2 permits taller heights: B1 at 35 feet, B3 at 40 feet, B4 at 50 feet, I1 at 75 feet, and B2 up to 125 feet. Heights are measured under the Zoning Guide's definitions and require an Improvement Location Permit.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the applicable district height limit without a variance is a zoning violation requiring correction; height variances are heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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