Building Setbacks & Zoning in Campbell County, KY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Campbell County, Kentucky.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Campbell County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

In Campbell County's R-1A single-family zone, § 154.078(D) sets a 50-foot minimum front yard, a 25-foot rear yard, and side yards totaling 25 feet with at least 10 feet on one side, on a lot of at least one acre and 100 feet of width, capped at a 35-foot building height.

Campbell County R-1A Zone Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Campbell County Code of Ordinances § 154.078(D)

(D) Area and height regulations for permitted uses . No buildings shall be erected or structurally altered hereafter except in accordance with the following regulations: (1) Minimum lot area , one acre. (2) Minimum lot width , 100 feet. (3) Minimum front yard depth , 50 feet. (4) Minimum side yard width on each side of lot , total: 25 feet; one side: ten feet. (5) Minimum rear yard...

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Structure Height Limits

Campbell County's R-1A Residential One-A zone caps single-family homes at 35 feet under § 154.078(D)(6), on lots of at least one acre with 100-foot width. The same 35-foot ceiling applies in the R-1B and R-1C residential zones, while the River Recreation/Conservation zone tops out lower at 25 feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission enforces these dimensional standards through the building permit process for the unincorporated county.

Campbell County Residential Height Limit

Some Restrictions

Campbell County Code of Ordinances § 154.078(D)(6)

(D) Area and height regulations for permitted uses. No buildings shall be erected or structurally altered hereafter except in accordance with the following regulations: (1) Minimum lot area, one acre. (2) Minimum lot width, 100 feet. (3) Minimum front yard depth, 50 feet. (4) Minimum side yard width on each side of lot, total: 25 feet; one side: ten feet. (5) Minimum rear yard depth, 25 feet. (...

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