​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

20 feet - additional required for 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(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

Tower Spacing

• Additional side and rear yard setback of 1 foot for each 2 feet in height only for that portion of the structure over 45 feet, maximum total setback of 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

• Base No Mixed Use Project (MUP) - Maximum structure height is: 90 feet
• Mixed Use Project (MUP) No Retail - Maximum structure height is: 90 feet
• Mixed Use Project (MUP) With Retail - Maximum structure height is: 120 feet

Note: Any portion of structure over 26 feet may not be located above a Residential Proximity Slope (RPS)

Dwelling Unit Density

• Maximum dwelling unit density - Dwelling Units per net acre
• Base No Mixed Use Project (MUP) - 15
• Mixed Use Project (MUP) with Mix of 2 Categories - 20
• Mixed Use Project (MUP) with Mix of 3 or More Categories - 25

Floor Area Ratio

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

Seven stories when maximum structure height is 90 feet

Nine stories when maximum structure height is 120 feet

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

Moderate density retail, office and/or multifamily residential uses in combination on single or contiguous building sites

For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.