Under the Unified Zoning Code, buildings in the Rural Residential (RR) district are limited to 35 feet, or 45 feet if set at least 25 feet from all lot lines, with no height limit for barns, silos, and similar farm buildings. SF-5 residential is capped at 35 feet.
Structure height in unincorporated Sedgwick County is governed by the Unified Zoning Code by zoning district. In the Rural Residential (RR) district that covers most unincorporated land, the maximum height is 35 feet, increasing to 45 feet if the building is located at least 25 feet from all lot lines; barns, silos, and other similar farm buildings have no maximum height limit. In the SF-5 Single-Family Residential district used in denser platted areas, the maximum height is 35 feet. Height is measured per the UZC's definitions. Cell towers, wind devices, and similar tall structures follow separate provisions. Confirm your parcel's district and any overlay before designing a tall structure.
Exceeding the district height limit without a variance is a zoning violation; the Board of Zoning Appeals reviews variances and code enforcement can require correction.
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