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
Urban Form Setback
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
- Maximum structure height is: 270 feet
- Note: Any portion of structure over 26 feet may not be located above a Residential Proximity Slope (RPS)
Dwelling Unit Density
% of SAH
Units Provided | 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 |
0% | 50 | 50 | 50 |
5% | 53 | 55 | 55 |
10% | 57 | 60 | 60 |
15% | 62 | 65 | 65 |
20% | No Maximum | No Maximum | No Maximum |
Floor Area Ratio
Use | Base
(No MUP) | MUP=2
(No Res) | MUP=2
(With Res) | MUP=3
(No Res) | MUP= 3
(With Res) |
Lodging | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
Office | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
Residential | 3.2 | -- | 3.8 | -- | 3.8 |
Retail and Personal Service | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.75 |
Total Development | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
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
Stories
- 20 stories when maximum structure height is 135 feet
- Parking garages are exempt but must comply with height regulations
Off-Street Parking
Off-Street Loading
Landscape Regulations
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
High 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.