What are the setback requirements in Phoenix, AZ?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Phoenix, AZ
| Residence districts on corner lots — street-side side yard | not less than ten feet — Applies on a corner lot in any residence district. |
| RE-43, RE-24, R1-14, R-4A, and certain listed residential districts under the Standard development option — front yard projection for attached carport, awning, porch/front entry, pergola, trellis/arbor, or balcony | up to five feet — May project into the required front yard. |
| Applicable listed residential districts under the Standard development option — interior side yard encroachment for attached awning, porch, pergola, trellis/arbor, or balcony | no closer than three feet from the side property line — May project into any interior side yard subject to this limit. |
| Required perimeter landscape setbacks in residential districts — maximum wall/fence height within required perimeter landscape setbacks | 40 inches — This appears in the Section 608 excerpt but the full context and applicability note were not fully captured in the source extract. |
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What are the setback requirements in Phoenix, AZ?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — Residence districts on corner lots street-side side yard: not less than ten feet (conditions apply); RE-43, RE-24, R1-14, R-4A, and certain listed residential districts under the Standard development option front yard projection for attached carport, awning, porch/front entry, pergola, trellis/arbor, or balcony: up to five feet (conditions apply); Applicable listed residential districts under the Standard development option interior side yard encroachment for attached awning, porch, pergola, trellis/arbor, or balcony: no closer than three feet from the side property line (conditions apply); Required perimeter landscape setbacks in residential districts maximum wall/fence height within required perimeter landscape setbacks: 40 inches (conditions apply). Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Phoenix, AZ.
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