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 an expressway or a thoroughfare
Side Yard
- Minimum side yard is: 20 feet - adjacent to or across alley from R(A),D(A), TH(A), CH, MF(A)
- 0 feet in all other cases
Rear Yard
- Minimum rear yard is: 20 feet - adjacent to or across alley from R(A),D(A), TH(A), CH, MF(A)
- 0 feet 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: 45 feet
- Note: Any portion of structure over 26 feet may not be located above a Residential Proximity Slope (RPS)
Dwelling Unit Density
Not Applicable
Floor Area Ratio
- 0.5 for any combination of lodging, office, and retail and personal service uses
- 0.75 for all uses combined
Lot Coverage
80% maximum lot coverage
Note:
1. Aboveground parking structures are included
2. Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not
Lot Size
No minimum lot size
Stories
- 3 stories above grade
- Parking garages are exempt but must comply with height regulations
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
Development Impact Review (DIR) required if estimated trip greater than 6000 trips per day and 500 trips per acre per day
Visual Intrusion
No balcony or opening facing a R(A),D(A), TH(A), CH, MF-1(A)(SAH), MF- 2(A)(SAH) district may be above the RPS
Primary Use
Development of commercial and business serving uses
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.