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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Dublin, OH (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Dublin, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Dublin Zoning Code 153.074 sets residential setbacks: 30-40 foot front yard, 8-10 foot side yard (with 20-foot total between side yards), and 40-foot rear yard in typical R-1 single-family districts.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Dublin limits residential structures to 35 feet (2.5 stories) in R-1 and R-2 districts. Accessory structures limited to 15 feet. Commercial heights vary by district, with Bridge Street District allowing 60-85 feet in designated core areas.

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Dublin R-1 district limits lot coverage (all buildings and impervious surfaces) to 25-30 percent. R-2 allows up to 35 percent. PUD developments have project-specific coverage limits in their development text.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions

Looking for Franklin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Dublin city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Franklin County