Setbacks
Building setback from a road and the roadside strip
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.
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.
