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Geneva R1 / R2 / R3
single-family lot and setback standards.
Geneva's R1, R2, and R3 districts set minimum lot area and frontage, street, side, and rear setbacks, and lot coverage for single-family houses.
Plain English
R1 is the lowest-density single-family district, followed by R2 and R3.
Street setbacks are context-sensitive in Residential Area 1 and generally run 25, 20, and 20 feet for R1, R2, and R3.
Side setbacks are 12, 8, and 6 feet; rear setbacks are 35, 25, and 25 feet.
Numbers Pre-Flight checks
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| R1 lot area / frontage | 13,000 sq ft / 100 ft | Sec. 11-5C-4 |
| R1 street / side / rear | 25 ft / 12 ft / 35 ft | Sec. 11-5C-4 |
| R2 lot area / frontage | 10,000 sq ft / 75 ft | Sec. 11-5D-4 |
| R2 street / side / rear | 20 ft / 8 ft / 25 ft | Sec. 11-5D-4 |
| R3 lot area / frontage | 8,400 sq ft / 60 ft | Sec. 11-5E-4 |
| R3 street / side / rear | 20 ft / 6 ft / 25 ft | Sec. 11-5E-4 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 40% under 20,000 sq ft; 30% at 20,000 sq ft or larger | Sec. 11-5C-4 |
Official source
City of Geneva Zoning Ordinance · Chapter 5, Residential DistrictsEffective / last checked: Current codified edition
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