Building Setbacks & Zoning in Apex, NC (2026)

Setback Rules

Apex residential setbacks are set in UDO Sec. 5.1.1 (effective August 12, 2025). RA Rural Agricultural single-family: 30 ft front / 15 ft side / 25 ft rear on a 5-acre minimum lot. RR Rural Residential: 40/15/25 on 1 acre. LD Low Density single-family: 25/8 min (20 total)/25 on 10,000 sq ft. MD Medium Density single-family: 25/6 min (16 total)/20. HDSF single-family: 15/8/15 (40 ft min width). Detached accessory structures: 5 ft side/rear under UDO Sec. 5.2.7.E. Variances go to the Apex Board of Adjustment under NCGS § 160D-705.