UnedPodSetback rules for container homes: how far from the boundary?
A setback is the minimum distance a building must keep from the property lines, the road and sometimes a watercourse. It can decide where a container home fits on a small lot.
Types of setback
- Front setback. From the road or the front boundary.
- Side and rear setbacks. From the other boundaries.
- Water and utility setbacks. From streams, drains and easements.
Try it in 3DOpen this house in the free configurator — change it and get the estimate and drawings.
Open in 3D →Measure properly
Use a survey, not a map, to find the boundaries. Mark the corners of the planned footprint and check the distances on site before you order the box.
Plan the footprint
Remember that a roof overhang or a covered porch can count toward the setback in some codes. Check the wording.
In the UnedPod configurator you can place the house and check its footprint against your lot dimensions, then confirm with the planning office.
