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*The above setbacks are for most residential lots within the City of Kennewick. Some subdivision setbacks may vary from the standard, and each plot plan will be reviewed accordingly. **If the garage entry door does not face a street (side entry), the Front Yard setback for the garage may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet. ***If roll up door wider than 6 feet faces the street, then the Front Yard setback is 20 feet. ****Setbacks from residential structures: A minimum of four feet – and if less than ten (10) feet, a fire-wall (1 layer of 1/2” sheetrock) is to be installed on the side of the structure adjacent to the residence. Standard Residential Setback Requirements* Residential Primary Structures 15’ Front Yard (living portion) 20’ Front Yard (garage door)** 15’ Back Yard 5’ Side Yard Front Yard setbacks are measured from the back of the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, the setbacks are measured from the property line. Cornices, canopies, cantilever roofs, eaves, bay windows, balconies or similar features may overhang into a required setback up to three feet. Porches, stoop overhangs, carports, cornices, canopies and bay windows may project into a Front Yard setback a maximum of five feet IF the main living unit is set back at least fifteen (15) feet from the back of the sidewalk. Covered decks and covered patios, with at least three open sides, may project into the Rear Yard setback a maximum of five feet. No structure may be built in, on or over an easement, including any architectural features listed above. Accessory Structures & Pools 15’ Front Yard*** 5’ Back Yard 5’ Side Yard 10’ from existing structures**** Accessory structures cannot be located within ten (10) feet of the centerline of a window in the primary dwelling. No structure may be built in, on or over an easement, including any architectural features ---PAGE BREAK---