Raleigh MH: Manufactured Housing District Setback Standards
In the City of Raleigh, the MH: Manufactured Housing district requires a minimum 20-foot setback from primary and side streets for manufactured homes. Interior side setbacks must be at least 5 feet, while rear setbacks must be at least 10 feet. Additionally, a minimum separation of 20 feet is required between buildings within the Raleigh MH: Manufactured Housing district [Sec. 4.5.3.C].
Primary Building Setbacks for Manufactured Homes
In the City of Raleigh, specific dimensional standards apply to manufactured homes placed within an MH District development. These standards ensure adequate spacing for safety, privacy, and fire separation.
| Feature Type | Minimum Setback / Separation |
|---|---|
| Primary Street Setback | 20 feet |
| Side Street Setback | 20 feet |
| Interior Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 10 feet |
| Building to Building Separation | 20 feet |
Setbacks for Other Buildings and Uses
The Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance also regulates the placement of structures other than manufactured homes within an MH development. This includes community buildings or other authorized non-residential structures [Sec. 4.5.3.C.2].
| Location Requirement | Minimum Distance |
|---|---|
| Distance from any Street Right-of-Way | 20 feet |
| Distance from a Side or Rear Property Line | 5 feet |
| Distance from a Manufactured Home | 30 feet |
Accessory Structure Setbacks and Limitations
Accessory structures in the Raleigh MH: Manufactured Housing district, such as storage sheds, gazebos, and garages, must adhere to specific location and separation requirements to avoid overcrowding and maintain accessible paths [Sec. 4.5.3.E].
- General Accessory Structures: Detached structures like storage sheds or greenhouses can be no larger than 100 square feet and must be located at least 10 feet away from any manufactured home or other structure on the lot.
- Open Structures: Decks, porches, or carports exceeding 3.5 feet in height must maintain a 10-foot separation from other manufactured homes or their associated open structures.
- Garages: Must be no larger than 300 square feet and must be located at least 20 feet from any manufactured home.
- Front Yard Prohibitions: No structure exceeding 3.5 feet in height is permitted in the space between a manufactured home and the public right-of-way or a private street.
Perimeter Requirements
While individual home spaces have internal setbacks, the overall MH: Manufactured Housing development in the City of Raleigh must establish transitional protective yards. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard is required along all perimeter property lines of the development [Sec. 4.5.2.B.3]. Furthermore, a Type C1 or C2 street protective yard must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way [Sec. 4.5.2.B.4].
Sections Cited
- Sec. 4.5.2. Site Development Standards
- Sec. 4.5.3. Manufactured Home Space Standards