Building Setbacks & Zoning in Kentucky (2026)
12 rules on the books across Kentucky, 5 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…
Read full rule →Franklin County
Some RestrictionsIn the AG Agricultural District in unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, the printed minimums are a 50 foot front…
Read full rule →Louisville
Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro's Land Development Code sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district in Table…
Read full rule →Mccracken County
Some RestrictionsMcCracken County's Agricultural (AG) District requires a 75-foot front, 25-foot side, and 25-foot rear yard for…
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Owensboro's R-1A, R-1B, and R-1C single-family zones, Appendix F Section 8.5.5(c) sets the front yard…
Read full rule →Structure Height Limits
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 →Franklin County
Some RestrictionsIn the RA Rural Residential A District in unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, the table in § 155.137(D) prints a…
Read full rule →Louisville
Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro caps single-family homes at 35 feet under the Land Development Code's residential dimensional table…
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Owensboro's single-family zones, Appendix F Section 8.5.5 through 8.5.8(f) of the joint…
Read full rule →Lot Coverage Limits
The maximum percentage of your lot that can be covered by buildings and impervious surfaces like driveways and patios.
Franklin County
Some RestrictionsIn the RB Rural Residential B District in unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, § 155.138(D) prints Maximum lot…
Read full rule →Mccracken County
Some RestrictionsIn a McCracken County mobile home park, § 150.035(C) caps the ground covered by mobile homes and their accessory…
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Owensboro's R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, and R-1T single-family and townhouse zones, principal buildings and…
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