What are the setbacks for residential districts?

Marshalltown has four solely residential districts:

  • RR Rural Residential
  • RL Low-Density Residential
  • RM Medium-Density Residential
  • RH High-Density Residential 

To verify what the zoning classification of a particular property is, contact the Zoning Office. A setback is the distance from the property line to the structure. All residential districts have front, side, and rear yard setbacks. Corner lots may have additional setback requirements.

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