Mansfield zoning caps residential building height at 35 feet or 2-and-a-half stories in most SF districts. Commercial and multi-family heights vary by district.
Mansfield zoning ordinance regulates building height by district. Most single-family residential districts cap primary residences at 35 feet or 2-and-a-half stories, measured from the average finished grade to the mean roof height between eave and ridge. Accessory structures in residential districts are typically limited to 15 feet for detached garages and sheds, though some districts allow up to 20 feet. Multi-family and commercial districts permit taller buildings, with heights ranging from 45 feet to 60 feet or more in downtown and employment center zones. Buildings near airport approaches or in the Mansfield Municipal Airport hazard zone face additional FAA Part 77 height restrictions. Rooftop mechanical equipment generally does not count toward height if properly screened. Variances to height limits require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval. Solar panels and chimneys may exceed the height cap by small margins as exempted projections. Verify current limits for your specific district in the Mansfield Zoning Ordinance.
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