Building Setbacks & Zoning in Racine County, WI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Racine County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Setback Rules
Racine County sets a 75-foot shore setback, 100-foot street and rear setbacks, and a 50-foot side setback for the R-1 Country Estate District.
R-1 District Yard Setbacks in Racine County
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-238
The minimum yard setback requirements in the R-1 country estate district are as follows: Shore 75 feet; Street 100 feet; Rear 100 feet; Side 50 feet.
Structure Height Limits
In the county's R-1 Country Estate District, Racine County caps building height at 35 feet under the area requirements table.
R-1 District Height Cap in Racine County
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-237
The area requirements for the R-1 country estate district are as follows: ... Building / Height / Maximum / 35 feet
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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