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, 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
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
Dwelling Unit Density
No maximum dwelling unit density
Floor Area Ratio
Maximum floor area ratio is 1.75
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
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 with a mimimum screening of six feet in height
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
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.