Building Setbacks & Zoning in Kentucky (2026)
4 rules on the books across Kentucky, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Setback Rules
How far structures must be from property lines, streets, and other buildings. Different setbacks apply to front, side, and rear yards.
Campbell County
Some RestrictionsIn Campbell County's R-1A single-family zone, § 154.078(D) sets a 50-foot minimum front yard, a 25-foot rear yard, and…
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Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro's Land Development Code sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district in Table…
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Maximum building heights allowed by zoning, including how height is measured and exceptions for chimneys, antennas, and rooftop equipment.
Campbell County
Some RestrictionsCampbell County's R-1A Residential One-A zone caps single-family homes at 35 feet under § 154.078(D)(6), on lots of at…
Read full rule →Louisville
Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro caps single-family homes at 35 feet under the Land Development Code's residential dimensional table…
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