Rear Setback

A rear setback is the minimum required distance between the rear property line and the nearest point of a structure on the lot. Rear setbacks protect the privacy and usability of back-of-lot space for both the subject property and neighboring properties, and they define the zone of the rear yard where detached accessory structures are commonly placed. The applicable distance is specified in the zone's development standards. Separate setback standards for accessory structures — such as detached ADUs or garages — may differ from the rear setback that applies to the primary dwelling.