1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Front yard setback requirements in Fairfax County vary by zoning district, typically ranging from 20 to 50 feet from the right-of-way line. The Zoning Ordinance establishes minimum front yard depths for each district (R-1 through R-30, PDH, etc.). Structures, including porches, decks, and accessory buildings, must comply. Variances require a Board of Zoning Appeals decision.
3 cities in Fairfax County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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