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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Salem, OR (2026)

1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Salem, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lot Coverage Limits

Salem's single-family residential (RS) zone establishes minimum setbacks and maximum lot coverage standards in UDC Chapter 511. Front yards are 12 ft, rear yards 14 ft, and side yards 5 ft, with garages set back 20 ft from the street.

Salem RS Zone Setbacks and Lot Coverage Under UDC Chapter 511

Some Restrictions