What are setback requirements for dwellings and storage sheds?
Setbacks for dwellings depend on the zoning district for side and rear setbacks. Generally, the front setback and the waterway yard (if the house is waterfront) are based on averages of neighboring properties. Setbacks for storage sheds and other accessory structures are based on a minimum setback, plus additional distance depending on the height of the structure. Contact a current planner for more information about a specific property.

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1. If someone is interested in building a new house on a vacant lot recently purchased, which city agencies would be involved in the review process of this permit application?
2. I live in Eastport and want to add a family room and a second floor bedroom to my newly purchased dwelling. What should I do?
3. I have my eye on a commercial building for a possible coffee shop but am apprehensive about signing a tenant lease. What should I do?
4. Can an architect or engineer licensed in Virginia design and certify drawings for a project in Maryland?
5. Can an upper floor over a garage be remodeled to be used as a sewing room?
6. Can an owner add on to their house for their elderly mother-in-law?
7. What is zoning?
8. What are setback requirements for dwellings and storage sheds?
9. What is an administrative adjustment?
10. What is a variance?
11. What does "Critical Areas" under zoning mean?
12. Are temporary signs or banner signs permitted in the City?
13. Are off-site signs permitted?
14. What is a Planned Development?
15. I would like to do some renovations to my house. Are there any programs that can assist me?