Building Setbacks & Zoning in Alachua County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alachua County, Florida.
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Setback Rules
Alachua County Code § 403.07 and Table 403.07.2 set minimum building setbacks for every single-family residential district (RE, RE-1, R-1aa, R-1a, R-1b, R-1c). Lots under one acre need 10-foot front, 10-foot rear, and 5-foot side setbacks; lots of an acre or more need 15 feet front and rear and 10 feet on the side.
Single-Family Setback Rules in Alachua County
Some RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 403.07, Table 403.07.2
Within all single-family residential zoning districts, unless otherwise provided in this ULDC, the principal building and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in accordance with Table 403.07.1, Setback Requirements for Residential Lots, and the following standards shall apply. ... Table 403.07.2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL LOTS Setbacks1 Front or Street Garage Front3 Re...
Structure Height Limits
Alachua County Code § 403.07(b) caps every structure in the county's single-family residential zoning districts at thirty-five feet. The limit applies uniformly across RE, RE-1, R-1aa, R-1a, R-1b, and R-1c: there's no separate, taller allowance for any one of those six districts.
Residential Structure Height Limit in Alachua County
Some RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 403.07(b)
(b)Maximum height. The maximum height for all structures within the single-family residential zoning districts is thirty-five (35) feet.
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Alachua County
1 cities in Alachua County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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