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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 Restrictions

Evansville 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...

Looking for Vanderburgh County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Vanderburgh County