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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Murfreesboro, TN (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Murfreesboro zoning code requires minimum setback distances from property lines for all structures. Setbacks vary by zoning district and structure type.

Murfreesboro Property Setback Requirements

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Murfreesboro zoning code sets maximum building heights by district. Residential zones typically limit structures to 35 feet or 2 to 3 stories.

Murfreesboro Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Murfreesboro limits the percentage of a lot that can be covered by impervious surfaces and structures. Residential lots typically allow 40 to 60% coverage.

Murfreesboro Maximum Lot Coverage Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Rutherford County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Rutherford County