What are the setback requirements in Louisville, KY?

Last researched May 2026

Dimensional standards in Louisville, KY

R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min., 25' max.
R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Street Setback15' min.
R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Setback5' min.
R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood — Rear Setback5' min.
R-4 / Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min.
R-4 / Neighborhood — Side Street Setback15' min.
R-4 / Neighborhood — Side Setback5' min.
R-4 / Neighborhood — Rear Setback25' min.
R-5 / Traditional Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min., 25' max.
R-5 / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Street Setback3' min.
R-5 / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Setback3' min.
R-5 / Traditional Neighborhood — Rear Setback5' min.
R-5 / Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min.
R-5 / Neighborhood — Side Street Setback15' min.
R-5 / Neighborhood — Side Setback5' min.
R-5 / Neighborhood — Rear Setback25' min.
R-5A / Traditional Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min., 25' max.
R-5A / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Street Setback3' min.
R-5A / Traditional Neighborhood — Side Setback3' min.; 0' min. if attached
R-5A / Traditional Neighborhood — Rear Setback5' min.
R-5A / Neighborhood — Front Setback15' min.
R-5A / Neighborhood — Side Street Setback15' min.
R-5A / Neighborhood — Side Setback5' min.
R-5A / Neighborhood — Rear Setback25' min.

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What are the setback requirements in Louisville, KY?

Setbacks vary by district. Examples — R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood: 15' min., 25' max.; R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood: 15' min.; R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood: 5' min.; R-4 / Traditional Neighborhood: 5' min.. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Louisville, KY.

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Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full Louisville, KY report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.

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