What are the setback requirements in Nashville, TN?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Nashville, TN
| RS5 example parcel — minimum rear setback | 20 foot |
| RS5 example parcel — minimum side setback | 5 foot |
| single-family and two-family structures generally — street setback on minor-local and local streets | 20 foot setback |
| single-family and two-family structures generally — street setback on all other streets | 40 foot setback |
| accessory buildings / DADUs with a footprint of eight hundred fifty square feet or less and located to the rear of a principal structure — minimum side setback | one-half of that required for the zoning district, but not less than three feet |
| accessory buildings / DADUs with a footprint of eight hundred fifty square feet or less and located to the rear of a principal structure — minimum rear setback | at least three feet |
| accessory buildings / DADUs with a footprint of more than eight hundred fifty square feet — setbacks | full setbacks of the zoning district |
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What are the setback requirements in Nashville, TN?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — RS5 example parcel: 20 foot; RS5 example parcel: 5 foot; single-family and two-family structures generally: 20 foot setback; single-family and two-family structures generally: 40 foot setback. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Nashville, TN.
Full investor analysis
Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN officials before making decisions.
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