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What are the R-1 setback requirements in Southfield?

For R-1, the Article 22 schedule lists a 40 foot front setback, 8 foot least side yard, 20 foot total side yards, and 35 foot rear yard. Article 5 adds that a side yard abutting a street must be at least 25 feet, and residential buildings with attached garages need at least 25 feet of rear yard. Confirm corner and through-lot conditions before relying on the base table.

Sources

Full text: Southfield ordinance on city-hosted PDF. Applies to district: R-1.

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