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
Urban Form Setback
An additional 20 foot front yard setback is required for that portion of a structure over 45 feet in height
Side Yard
Minimum side yard is:
20 feet - adjacent to or across alley from R(A),D(A), TH(A), CH, MF-1(A), MF-1(SAH), MF-2(A), MF-2(SAH)
10 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-1(A), MF-1(SAH), MF-2(A), MF-2(SAH)
10 feet in all other cases
Tower Spacing
An additional side and rear yard setback of one foot for each two feet in height above 45 feet is required for that portion of the structure over 45 feet, up to a total setback of 30 feet. This subparagraph does not require a total side or rear yard setback greater than 30 feet.
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: 90 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 90 dwelling units per net acre
Floor Area Ratio
Maximum floor area ratio is 2.0
Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage is:
60% for residential structures
Aboveground parking structures are included in lot coverage calculations
Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included.
Lot Size
Minimum lot size for residential use is: 6000 square feet
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is as follows:
| Type of structure | Minimum lot area
per dwelling unit | | Multifamily | ----- | | No separate bedroom | 450 sq. ft. | | One bedroom | 500 sq. ft. | | Two bedrooms | 550 sq. ft. | | More than two bedrooms | 50 sq. ft. | (Add this amount for
each bedroom over two) | 50 sq. ft. |
|
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
None
Primary Use
Multifamily
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.