What are the setback requirements in Springfield, MA?
Last researched April 2026
Dimensional standards in Springfield, MA
| Residential A-1 — front yard | minimum 25 feet / maximum 30 feet |
| Residential A — front yard | minimum 25 feet / maximum 30 feet |
| Residential B — front yard | minimum 15 feet / maximum 20 feet |
| Residential B-1 — front yard | minimum 10 feet / maximum 20 feet |
| Residential C — front yard | minimum 10 feet / maximum 20 feet |
| Residential C-1 — front yard | minimum 25 feet / maximum 80 feet |
| Residential C-2 — front yard | minimum 25 feet / maximum 30 feet |
| Residential A-1 — side yard - principal buildings | 10 feet |
| Residential A — side yard - principal buildings | 10 feet |
| Residential B — side yard - principal buildings | 10 feet |
| Residential B-1 — side yard - principal buildings | 7 feet |
| Residential C — side yard - principal buildings | 7 feet |
| Residential C-1 — side yard - principal buildings | 25 feet and 50% of height of principal building |
| Residential C-2 — side yard - principal buildings | 25 feet and 50% of height of principal building |
| Residential A-1 — rear yard - principal buildings | 35 feet |
| Residential A — rear yard - principal buildings | 30 feet |
| Residential B — rear yard - principal buildings | 25 feet |
| Residential B-1 — rear yard - principal buildings | 20 feet |
| Residential C — rear yard - principal buildings | 20 feet |
| Residential C-1 — rear yard - principal buildings | 25 feet and 50% of height of principal building |
| Residential C-2 — rear yard - principal buildings | 25 feet and 50% of height of principal building |
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What are the setback requirements in Springfield, MA?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — Residential A-1: minimum 25 feet / maximum 30 feet; Residential A: minimum 25 feet / maximum 30 feet; Residential B: minimum 15 feet / maximum 20 feet; Residential B-1: minimum 10 feet / maximum 20 feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Springfield, MA.
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Setbacks vary by district. The full Springfield, MA report compares the dimensional standards and overlays published across the municipality. First town report is free.
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