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
- 5 feet for duplex structures
- 10 feet for multifamily structures 36 feet or less in height no minimum in all other cases
Rear Yard
- 10 feet for duplex structures
- 15 feet for multifamily structures 36 feet or less in height
- No minimum 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: Any legal height
Dwelling Unit Density
No maximum dwelling unit density
Floor Area Ratio
20.0 - Maximum floor area ratio
Lot Coverage
100% lot coverage
Lot Size
- Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is as follows:
1000 square feet for single family
2500 square feet for duplex
Multifamily measure by - No bedroom - add 50sf, 1 bedroom - add 65sf, 2 bedroom - add 75sf, each bedroom over 2 - add 10sf
Stories
No maximum number of stories
Off-Street Parking
- 1 space for each 2000 sf for new building or an addition to an existing building which exceeds 5000 sf
- 1 space for each 2000 sf for Multifamily
- No off-street parking is required for building with 5000 sf or less of floor area
- 2 spaces for each dwelling unit in duplex
- 2 spaces for each single family
Off-Street Loading
See Use Regulations for Off-Street Loading Requirements
Landscape Regulations
See Article X
Additional Provisions
Single family structure spacing: In this district, a minimum of 15 feet between each group of eight single family structures must be provided by plat
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.