Building Setbacks & Zoning in Stark County, OH (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Stark County, Ohio.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stark County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Stark County has no countywide setback code. In Canton's R-1 single-family district, buildings need a 30-foot front, 20-foot rear and 5-foot side yard. Detached accessory structures sit 5 feet from side lines and 4 feet from the rear line.

Building Setbacks in Canton & Stark County

Some Restrictions

Canton Codified Ordinances 1139.01

Detached accessory structures shall be 5 feet from the side yard lines.

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