Building Setbacks & Zoning in Carroll County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Carroll County, Maryland.
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Setback Rules
Carroll County's Residential Districts run four dimensional tiers under § 158.075.03(B)(1): the R-40,000 District requires 40-foot front, 20-foot side, and 50-foot rear yards, tapering down to the R-7,500 District's 25-foot front, 8-foot side, and 35-foot rear yards, with lot width minimums from 150 to 60 feet.
Carroll County Residential Yard Setbacks
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code of Ordinances § 158.075.03(B)(1)
(B) Residential District yard and lot width requirements (in feet). (1) Dwelling (all types). R-40,000 R-20,000 R-10,000 R-7,500 Front yard 40 40 35 25 Side yard 20 12 12 8 Rear yard 50 50 40 35 Corner front yard 40 40 35 25 Lot width 150 100 70 60
Structure Height Limits
Carroll County caps principal residential structures at 35 feet in the R-40,000, R-20,000, and R-10,000 Districts, and 40 feet in the R-7,500 District, under § 158.075.03(D). Accessory structures max out lower still, at 20 feet or 25 feet depending on district, under (E)(2).
Carroll County Residential Building Height Limits
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code of Ordinances § 158.075.03(D), (E)
(D) Building height. (1) No principal structure shall exceed 35 feet in height in the R-40,000, R-20-000, and R-10,000 and 40 feet in the R-7,500 District. (E) Accessory structures. (1) Accessory structures shall adhere to minimum from and side yard setback requirements for principal structures unless they are located totally in the rear yard, in which case the side and rear setbacks shall be a...
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