Building Setbacks & Zoning in Hendersonville, TN (2026)
1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Hendersonville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Setback Rules
Hendersonville residential building setbacks are set by zoning district in Title 14 (Zoning) Chapter 10.3 (district dimensional standards). The city's primary residential districts include Suburban Residential-Low Density (SR-1), Suburban Residential-Medium Density (SR-2), Multi-Family Residential (MFR), and Planned Developments. Accessory-building setbacks under Ch. 10.4 are: 10 ft side in SR-1, 8 ft side in SR-2, 20 ft rear in both, with a 5 ft small-structure exception for buildings under 400 sq ft at least 10 ft from the house. Accessory dwellings require 20 ft from side and rear lines.
Hendersonville Building Setbacks
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