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
Side Yard
- Minimum side yard is: 20 feet - adjacent to or across alley from R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF(A)
- 0 feet in all other cases
Rear Yard
- Minimum side yard is: 20 feet - adjacent to or across alley from R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, 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:
- 35 feet for structure with gable, hip or gambrel roof
- 30 feet for any other structure
- Any portion of structure over 26 feet may not be located above a Residential Proximity Slope (RPS)
Dwelling Unit Density
No maximum dwelling unit density
Floor Area Ratio
Maximum floor area ratio is 0.5
Lot Coverage
50% 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
- Maximum 2 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
- May not be located in the required front yard
- May be located in the front yard behind setback line if screened form street
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, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF-1, MF-1(A)(SAH), MF- 2, or MF-2(A)(SAH) district may be above the RPS
- Garbage collection and mechanical equipment
- 20 foot setback to nearest building site in an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), or CH district
- Screening surface parking lots from street
- Off-street parking lots must be screened from street
- Screening side and rear yards from residential districts
- Side or rear yards abuting or across an alley from A, A(A), R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, MF(A), MH, or MH(A) districts must be screened from that district.
Primary Use
Office
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.