3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
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Setbacks depend on zoning district. In the RS-30 district, buildings need a 40-foot front setback on local/collector streets, a 10-foot side setback and a 30-foot rear yard; larger-lot RS-40 requires a 15-foot side and 30-foot rear setback.
Guilford County UDO 4.2.3 (RS-30)
Min Street Setback... Local and Collector – Front 40; Local and Collector – Side 20; Minor Thoroughfare 45; Major Thoroughfare 50. Min. Side Setback (ft.) 10; Rear Yard (ft.) 30.
In Guilford County's RS-30 and RS-40 residential districts, the maximum structure height is 50 feet, and no more than three full or partial stories may be entirely above grade.
Guilford County UDO 4.2.3 (RS-30)
Max. Structure Height (ft.) 50 [2] ... 2. No more than three (3) full or partial stories entirely above grade.
In Guilford County's RS-30 and RS-40 residential districts, maximum building coverage is capped at 30% of the lot. Minimum lot sizes are 30,000 square feet (RS-30) and 40,000 square feet (RS-40).
Guilford County UDO 4.2.3 (RS-30)
Min. Lot Size (ft.2) 30,000 ... Max. Building Coverage 30%.
1 cities in Guilford County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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