Buildings & Codes

Disclaimer: This zoning guide is for illustrative purposes only.  The zoning districts depicted by this layout are subject to change.  For current and absolute information, please contact the City of Winchester Codes Department.  The phone number for the Codes Department is 931.962.8973.

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Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size:
Area 12,500 sq. ft.
Area per family 15,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width at Building Setback Line 100 ft.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 35 feet
Side Setback 15 feet
Rear Setback 25 feet

R-2, Medium Density Residential District

Dimensional Regulations

Minimum Lot Size:
Area - Single Detached Dwelling 7,500 sq. ft.
Duplex 8,000 sq. ft.
Area Per Family - Single Detached 7,500 sq. ft.
Duplex 4,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width at Building Setback Line 75 feet

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 30 feet
Side Setback 10 feet
Rear Setback 15 feet

R-2S, Medium Density Single Family Residential District

Dimensional Regulations

Minimum Lot Size:
Area - Single Detached Dwelling 7,500 sq. ft.
Area Per Family - Single Detached 7,500 sq. ft.
Lot Width at Building Setback Line 75 feet

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 30 feet
Side Setback 10 feet
Rear Setback 15 feet

R-3, High Density Residential District

Dimensional Regulations:

Area - Single Detached Dwelling 5,000 sq. ft.
Duplex Dwelling 8,000 sq. ft.
Multi-Family Dwelling 9,000 sq. ft.
Area per Family - Single Detached 5,000 sq. ft.
Duplex 4,000 sq. ft.
Multi-Family 3,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width at Building Setback - Single 50 feet
Duplex 75 feet
Multi-Family 90 feet
Minimum Yard Requirements: (cont. R-3)

Front Setback 25 feet
Side - Single Detached Dwelling 8 feet
Duplex 10 feet
Multi-Family Dwelling 12 feet
Rear 15 feet

R-3A, High Density Restricted Residential District

Dimensional Regulations:

Moblie Homes not permitted
Area - Single Detached Dwelling 5,000 sq. ft.
Duplex Dwelling 8,000 sq. ft.
Multi-Family Dwelling 9,000 sq. ft.
Area per Family - Single Detached 5,000 sq. ft.
Duplex 4,000 sq. ft.
Multi-Family 3,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width at Building Setback - Single 50 feet
Duplex 75 feet
Multi-Family 90 feet
Minimum Yard Requirements: (cont. R-3)

Front Setback 25 feet
Side - Single Detached Dwelling 8 feet
Duplex 10 feet
Multi-Family Dwelling 12 feet
Rear 15 feet

C-1, Central Business District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size:

No minimum lot size shall be required in the C-1 District.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

No yards, as such, are required within the C-1 District. However, if an open area extending along a side lot line is provided, it shall be at least ten (10) feet wide, and it shall be unobstructed.

C-2, Highway Service District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size:

No minimum lot size shall be required in the C-2 District.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 35 feet
Side - None is required. However, if an open area extending along a side lot line is provided, it shall be at least ten (10) feet wide, and it shall be unobstructed.
Rear - Fifteen (15) feet if a rear entrance is provided, otherwise none is required.

C-3, Neighborhood Service Business District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size:

The minimum lot size in the C-3 District shall be 10,000 square feet.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 25 feet
Side 10 feet
Rear 15 feet

C-4, Multi-Residential-Commercial District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size:

Area - Multi-Family Dwelling 20,000 sq. ft.
Other 10,000 sq. ft.
Area - Per Family - Not to exceed sixteen (16) families per acre.
Lot Width at Building Setback Line = None is required.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 25 feet
Side 10 feet
Rear 10 feet

M-1, Medical-Professional Office District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size: 20,000 sq. ft.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front setback 35 feet
Side 15 feet
Rear 15 feet

I-1, Restrictive Industrial District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size: No minimum lot size is required in the I-1 District.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 15 feet

I-2, General Industrial District

Dimensional Regulations:

Minimum Lot Size: No minimum lot size is required in the I-2 District.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front Setback 45 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 20 feet

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