How does the front setback averaging rule work in Rochester Hills?
Where the mean front setback of existing residences within 200 feet on the same side of the street differs by more than 10 feet from the district requirement, the required front setback SHALL be that average, but not less than 20 feet (§ 138-5.101.B). This is a conditional rule, not an unrestricted option to choose a smaller setback.
Ordinary fronts: RE/R-1/R-2 40 feet; R-3 30; R-4 25. Compute the existing-home mean, compare it with the district value, and apply averaging only when the difference is more than 10 feet.
Sources
Full text: Rochester Hills ordinance on Municode. Applies to districts: RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4.
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