Town of Eastham
Setback Requirements
Lots with less than 20,000 square feet, that are held in common ownership, shall be considered one (1) building lot for building permit purposes.
Regardless of common ownership, any lawfully laid out by plan or deed, duly recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds prior to the day of Zoning Change regarding minimum lot size, dated April 19, 1988, which is not protected by the Eastham Zoning Bylaw, Section IX, and which contains at least 20,000 square feet for one (1) single family dwelling and at least 30,000 square feet for a two (2) family dwelling, shall be exempt from said zoning enacted April 19, 1988.
Residential Use Lots Subdivided Prior to April 19, 1988:
25 feet from side and rear lot lines
30 feet from any lot line that abuts a street or way - Paper roads that have not been developed, ancient cart paths, private ways, etc. still require the 30 foot setback
Detached Accessory Buildings not to be used for any habitable use:
12 feet from side and rear lot lines
30 feet from any lot lines that abuts a street or way
8 foot separation between shed and dwelling
Residential Use Lots Subdivided After April 19, 1988:
30 feet from side and rear lot lines
50 feet from any lot line that abuts a street or way - Paper roads that have not been developed, ancient cart paths, private ways, etc. still require the 50 foot setback
Detached Accessory Buildings not to be used for any habitable use:
30 feet from side and rear lot lines
50 feet from any lot lines that abuts a street or way
8 foot separation between shed and dwelling
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