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Setback from a public road
Setbacks

Building setback from a road and the roadside strip — United States

United States

Setback from the road right-of-way (ROW) is set by local zoning; about 5 m is typical, varies by road class and municipality.

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Distances and rules

A public road has red lines and a building setback. Near a street the building is set back from the red line; along regional or federal roads a wider roadside strip restricts construction. A public road is part of the urban-development plan — unlike a garden path.

From the road right-of-way (recommended) About 5 m; set by local zoning Local rules

Important limitation

This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.

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