Building Setbacks & Zoning in Evansville, IN (2026)
1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Evansville, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Evansville sets minimum front, rear, and side yard setbacks by zoning district, plus fixed citywide rules: a 20-foot front yard on cul-de-sac lots and a 10-foot buffer where a commercial lot touches a residential one.
Evansville Yard Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsEvansville Municipal Code § 18.130.050(A), (D), (H), (L)
(A) In all districts, the requirements of EMC 18.130.010 apply to minimum front, rear, and side yards. ... (D) All required yards and setbacks are measured from the property line or the right-of-way line, whichever is more restrictive. ... (H) If a commercial lot abuts a residential lot, an unobstructed yard at least 10 feet wide shall be provided adjacent to the residential lot. ... (L) A 20-f...
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