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
No minimum front yard
Side Yard
Minimum side yard is: No minimum for single family structures
5 feet for duplex structures
10 feet for other permitted structures
Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard is: No minimum for single family structures and
10 feet for duplex structures
10 feet for other permitted structures
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: 36 feet
Dwelling Unit Density
No more than 9 dwelling units for each acre are allowed.
Floor Area Ratio
No maximum floor area ratio
Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage is:
60% for residential structures
25% for nonresidential structures
Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included.
In these districts, 80% of individual lot may be covered by structures if the coverage for the total project does not exceed 60% and at least 40% is reserved for open space
Lot Size
Minimum lot area for residential use is:
2,000 square feet for single family structures; and
6,000 square feet for duplex structures
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
Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:one
not be contrary to the public interest;
not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district
Electrical service for duplex uses. In this district, a lot for a duplex use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than two electrical meters. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than two electrical meters on a lot for duplex use in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
not be contrary to the public interest;
not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district
Single family structure spacing. In this district, a minimum of 15 feet between group of eight single family structures must be provided by plat
Primary Use
Single Family and Duplex Residential
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.