Building Setbacks & Zoning in Alamance County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Alamance County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alamance County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Setback Rules
Alamance County's Unified Development Ordinance sets minimum yard setbacks measured from the right-of-way line. Front setbacks range from 30 feet on a local road to 40 feet on an arterial or major collector; side setbacks run 25 feet along a street right-of-way or 10 feet on an interior line; the rear setback is 20 feet.
Alamance County Yard Setback Minimums by Road
Some RestrictionsAlamance County UDO § 6.1.1 (Setbacks)
6.1.1 SETBACKS Buildings and structures shall not be erected within the setback area between said lot lines and the building setback lines. Setbacks should be measured from any right-of-way line. Setback Type Required Distance Front Setback From Arterial Road 40' From Major Collector Road 40' From Minor Collector Road 35' From Local Road 30' From Cul-de-sac right-of-way 30' Side Setback 25' if ...
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