§ 5.00.03. Building Setback Requirements.

A.

The following setback requirements shall apply to all structures erected on property situated in unincorporated areas of Walton County, Florida:

1.

Single-family residential: 7½ feet side, 15 feet rear and 20 feet front.

2.

Multifamily (one- through three-story): Ten feet side, 20 feet rear, and 20 feet front.

3.

Multifamily (four-story): 15 feet side, 20 feet rear, and 20 feet front.

4.

All structures over four stories: Increase the side, rear and front setback lines by two feet for every story over four stories with a maximum setback of 40 feet.

5.

All other primary structures (commercial, churches, etc.): 25 feet front with side and rear setback lines conforming to the above-mentioned multifamily residential requirements.

B.

Conflict Between Setback and Buffer Requirements: Where the landscaped buffer required by Subsection 5.01.02 of this Code exceeds the required setbacks established above, the buffer requirement shall control.

C.

Nonconformance. All nonconforming undeveloped residential lots, platted or unplatted prior to June 1975, may be developed with a minimum five-foot side setback.