Building Setbacks & Zoning in Houston County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Houston County, Georgia.
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Setback Rules
Houston County's Section 82 setback table requires a 50-foot front yard from arterial and collector streets in every district, 30 to 35 feet in the two lowest-density residential districts, and side yards ranging from 8 to 10 feet in single-family zones, per the Comprehensive Land Development Regulations adopted April 20, 2004.
Houston County Yard Setback Minimums
Some RestrictionsHouston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations § 82
Section 82. Minimum Setbacks. The following setback requirements shall apply to all zoning districts. a - Retention/Detention Ponds - 35' from all storm water management easements b - Drainage & Utility Easements Containing Infrastructure - 10' setback for all permanent construction. Within the zoning districts herein defined, the following minimum setback requirements shall apply: R-AG Agricul...
Lot Coverage Limits
Houston County caps building lot coverage at 25 percent for lots on private wells regardless of zoning district, and sets a sliding scale of 40 percent down to 25 percent for multi-family buildings based on height, under the Comprehensive Land Development Regulations.
Houston County Max Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsHouston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations §§ 81.1, 81.3
81.1. Uses Served by a Private (Non-Public) Water Supply System. All uses served by a private (non-public) water supply system, regardless of zoning district, shall have a minimum lot area of 43,560 square feet. Such lots shall have a minimum lot width of 150 feet and maximum lot coverage of 25 percent. ... 81.3 Multi-Family Residential Dwelling Units. Within use districts permitting multi-fami...
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