10-8-7 STRUCTURE HEIGHT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Randolph code is at https://www.townofrandolphut.gov/town-council.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Height: Maximum building height measured from ground level to roof ridge shall be thirty-five (35) feet in the MC, HC, and LI Zones; Additional height is available upon further review by the fire district, and the planning commission to determine if the proposed structure will cause undue fire hazards and compatible with adjacent buildings and uses. In no case shall the building height exceed fifty (50) feet.
B. Set Back Requirements: Generally the setbacks provided in the matrix will be followed. However, it is required that enough room is available to provide for a properly installed septic system; in no instance shall setbacks be closer than shown in the matrix.
Set Back Front Side Rear Height Maximum Lot Coverage Maximum
Primary Structure Minimum Set-Back Matrix
MC None 5 Feet 25 Feet 35 Feet (50 AG)
None
HC 50 Feet 35 Feet 40 Feet 35 Feet (50 AG)
60%
LI 50 Feet 35 Feet 40 Feet 35 Feet (50 AG)
60%
*Lot Coverage*: to minimize the effects of storm water runoff, the maximum percent of the lot area allowed to be developed or built upon by impervious surfaces.
Set Back Front Side Rear Height
NA 3 Feet 15 Feet 15 Feet
Accessory Structure Set-Back Matrix
MC
HC
NA
15 Feet
25 Feet
20 Feet
LI NA 15 Feet 25 Feet 20 Feet
*Accessory Structure Front Setback*: Secondary Structures shall not be placed in front of the Primary Dwelling/Structure, or within the Front Setback area for the Primary Dwelling/Structure.