What are the setback requirements in Chesapeake, VA?
Last researched June 2026
Dimensional standards in Chesapeake, VA
| B-1 Neighborhood Business District — front yard | 30 feet |
| B-1 Neighborhood Business District — side and rear yards from property not zoned for residential use | None; however, if a setback (yard) is provided, it shall be at least four (4) feet. |
| B-1 Neighborhood Business District — side yard from property zoned for residential use | 20 feet |
| B-1 Neighborhood Business District — rear yard from property zoned for residential use | 30 feet |
| B-1 Neighborhood Business District — off-street parking front setback | 10 feet front yard |
| B-2 General Business District — front yard | 35 feet |
| B-5 Urban Business (Downtown) District — front yard | 5 feet from the right-of-way line or, for replacement structures and additions or along the established front yard building line, whichever is less stringent |
| B-5 Urban Business (Downtown) District — side yard from property not zoned for residential use | none required; however, if a yard is provided, it shall be at least four (4) feet |
| B-5 Urban Business (Downtown) District — rear yard from property not zoned for residential use | five (5) feet |
| B-5 Urban Business (Downtown) District — side and rear yards from property zoned for residential use | 10 feet |
| M-1 Light Industrial District — front yard | 25 feet |
| M-1 Light Industrial District — side yard | 10 feet |
| M-1 Light Industrial District — rear yard | 25 feet |
| M-2 General Industrial District — front yard | 25 feet |
| M-2 General Industrial District — side yard | 10 feet |
| M-2 General Industrial District — rear yard | 25 feet |
| M-3 Waterfront Industrial District — front yard | 25 feet |
| M-3 Waterfront Industrial District — side yard | 10 feet |
| M-3 Waterfront Industrial District — rear yard | 25 feet |
Related questions
What are the setback requirements in Chesapeake, VA?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — B-1 Neighborhood Business District: 30 feet; B-1 Neighborhood Business District: None; however, if a setback (yard) is provided, it shall be at least four (4) feet.; B-1 Neighborhood Business District: 20 feet; B-1 Neighborhood Business District: 30 feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Chesapeake, VA.
Full investor analysis
Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full Chesapeake, VA report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.
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This summary is AI-generated from public municipal sources and is not legal, engineering, or land-use advice. Always verify zoning with Chesapeake, VA officials before making decisions.
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