5.2.3.6 Yard Requirements - Dwellings and Main Buildings
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The official Wallsburg code is at https://wallsburg.gov/development-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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The following yard setback requirements shall apply on all lots in the RA Zone:
a.
Front Yard and Side Street Setback
The minimum front yard and side street setback shall be thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line or sixty-five (65) feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
Town of Wallsburg Development Code
b.
Side Yard Setback
The minimum side yard for all buildings on interior lots in the RA zone shall be twelve (12) feet.
c.
Rear Yard Setback
The minimum rear yard for all buildings in the RA Zone shall be thirty (30) feet from property line.
5.2.3.7 a.
Setback for Accessory Buildings
An accessory building, allowed by this Code shall be located no closer than three (3) feet from the side and rear property lines. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted in the required front or side street yard areas required for main buildings. Roof drainage shall be required to be retained on site for all accessory buildings.
b. Accessory buildings used for the housing or shelter of livestock shall be located a minimum distance of forty (40) feet from any dwelling.