Secondary and Cumulative Impacts Master Management Plan - 2014

Article 5 Lot and Building Standards 5-30 Setbacks

5-30-3 Features Allowed within Required Setbacks In nonresidential districts, shelters such as canopies, awnings, and covered walkways, may be permitted in required setbacks up to half the width of the required setback, provided such structures in no way obstruct the line of sight along a thoroughfare. Features allowed within required setbacks are subject to applicable impervious surface limitations. 5-30-4 Side Setbacks on Narrow Lots The following special side setback standards apply in residential districts to lots recorded in a plat or deed under one ownership on January 4, 1960: (A) On lots having an average width of less than 100 feet the combined total width of both side setbacks may be reduced to 30% of the lot width, and individual side setbacks may be reduced to 10% of the lot width or 8 feet, whichever is greater.

(B) On lots having an average width of less than 55 feet, individual side setbacks may be reduced to 6 feet.

5-30-5 Setbacks on Irregularly Shaped Lots (A) Purpose

Required setback distances are generally based on rectangular lots. Nonrectangular lots, lots with 3 sides or more than 4 sides and other irregularly shaped lots require special measurement techniques to ensure proper separation between structures and lot lines.

Wake County Unified Development Code 5-12