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: 135 feet
- Mixed Use Project (MUP) No Retail - Maximum structure height is: 135 feet
- Mixed Use Project (MUP) With Retail - Maximum structure height is: 180 feet
Note: Any portion of structure over 26 feet may not be located above a Residential Proximity Slope (RPS)
Dwelling Unit Density
Base No Mixed Use Project (MUP | Mixed Use Project (MUP)
with Mix of 2 Categories | Mixed Use Project (MUP) with Mix of 3 or More Categories |
50 | 75 | 100 |
Floor Area Ratio
Use | Base
(No MUP) | MUP=2
(No Res) | MUP=2
(With Res) | MUP=3
(No Res) | MUP =3
(With Res) |
Lodging | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Office | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Residential | 1.6 | -- | 1.8 | -- | 1.9 |
Retail and Personal Service | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Total
Development | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.25 |
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
- 10 stories when maximum structure height is 135 feet
- 14 stories when maximum structure height is 180 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
Medium density retail, office, hotel 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.