3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Hillsborough County setbacks per LDC Part 6.01: RSC-6 zone requires 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. RSC-4 requires 30/10/25 ft. Agricultural AR requires 50/25/35 ft. Coastal High Hazard Area may require additional flood setbacks per FEMA FIRM.
Hillsborough County residential height limit is 35 feet in most RSC zones per LDC §6.01. MacDill AFB Air Installation Compatible Use Zone imposes strict FAA Part 77 height restrictions in South Tampa, Apollo Beach, and surrounding approach paths. FAA Form 7460-1 required for any structure over 200 feet.
Hillsborough County lot coverage limits: RSC-6 allows 45% maximum impervious coverage, RSC-4 allows 40%, RSC-2 allows 35%. Additional stormwater requirements in Coastal High Hazard Area and SWFWMD regulated watersheds.
5 cities in Hillsborough County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
1 verified rule • Setback Rules
1 verified rule • Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
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