The attached documents list the general guidelines to the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations. There may be exceptions to this information. See 51A-4.100 of the Dallas Development Code for specific details.
Front Yard
Minimum front yard is:
15 feet where adjacent to expressway or thoroughfare
No minimum in all other cases
Side Yard
Minimum side yard is:
10 feet where adjacent to or across alley from a zoning district other than TH(A) district and
No minimum in all other cases
Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard is:
10 feet where adjacent to or across alley from a zoning district other than TH(A) district and
No minimum in all other cases
Setbacks may be greater or lesser due to exceptions in the Dallas Development Code, exceptions include, but not limited to, platted building lines and more restrictive zoning district setbacks in the same block.
Height
Maximum structure height is: 36 feet
Note: If height over 26 feet, structure may not be located in residential proximity slope originating in Residential, Duplex or TH district
Dwelling Unit Density
Maximum dwelling unit density is 18 dwelling units per net acre
Floor Area Ratio
No maximum floor area ratio
Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage is:
60% for residential structures
Aboveground parking structures are included
Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included
Lot Size
Minimum lot size is 2000 square feet for each dwelling unit
Stories
No maximum number of stories
Off-Street Parking
See Use Regulations for Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Loading
See Use Regulations for Off-Street Loading Requirements
Landscape Regulations
See Article X
Additional Provisions
Minimum district size. A minimum of one-half acre is required for the establishment of this district unless the city council determines that a smaller district is justified in a transitional circumstance separating a residential district from a higher density district
No group of attached dwelling units may exceed eight in number
Primary Use
Single Family, Duplex, Residential and Multifamily
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.