Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

Article 6.7. Accessory Uses & Structures | CHAPTER 6. ​USE REGULATIONS

E. Floor Area Standards for Accessory Structures in Residential Districts Lot Size Greater than 40,000

G. Height Standards for Accessory Structures in Residential Districts

Overall Height (max.)

10,000 sf to 40,000 sf

4,000 sf to 9,999 sf

Less than 4,000 sf

G1

26’

26’

26’

26’

The largest area within a column shall control. Area maximums apply to all accessory structures on a lot combined.

Combined Floor Area (max.) Combined Floor Area (max.)

E1

1,200 sf

1,000 sf

800 sf

600 sf

50% of the principal structure floor area

50% of the principal structure floor area

50% of the principal structure floor area

50% of the principal structure floor area

E2

F. Setback Standards for Accessory Structures in Residential Districts

Lot Size

Greater than 40,000

10,000 sf to 40,000 sf

4,000 sf to 9,999 sf

Less than 4,000 sf

From primary street (min.) From side street (min.) From side lot line (min.) From rear lot line (min.)

F1

Must be located at or behind the front wall of the house.

15’

15’

10’

F2

10’

F3

10’

5’

5’

5’

F4

10’

5’

5’

5’

4’ without parking / 20’ with parking

4’ without parking / 20’ with parking

4’ without parking / 20’ with parking

4’ without parking / 20’ with parking

From alley (min.)

F5

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Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina

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