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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Vienna, VA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Vienna enforces strict front-yard setbacks that vary by zoning district. Typical single-family residential districts (R-8, RS-16) require a minimum 35-foot front setback measured from the front property line to the closest point of the main dwelling. Porches, bay windows, and steps may project limited distances into the setback.

Setbacks: Front Yard Setbacks

Heavy Restrictions

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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Fairfax County