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:
No minimum side yard for single family structures
Minimum side yard for duplex structures is 5 feet
Minimum side yard for other permitted structures is 10 feet
Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard is:
No minimum rear yard for single family structures
Minimum rear yard for duplex structures is 10 feet
Minimum rear yard for other permitted structures is 15 feet
A minimum rear yard of 10 feet may be provided when a building site backs on a district other than residential, except for MF(A) district
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
Note: If height over 26 feet, structure may not be located in residential proximity slope originating in Residential, Duplex or TH district
MF-1(A) Dwelling Unit Density
No maximum dwelling unit density
MF-1(SAH) Dwelling Unit Density
Maximum Dwelling Unit Density
Dwelling Unit per net acre
| Percentage of SAH Units Provided | Dwelling Units Permitted |
| 0% | 15 |
| 5% | 16 |
| 10% | 17 |
| 15% | 20 |
| 20% | 30 |
Ratio
No maximum floor area ratio
Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage is:
60% for residential structures
25% for nonresidential structures
Aboveground parking structures are included in lot calculations
Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included.
Lot Size
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is as follows:
| Type of structure | Minimum lot area
per dwelling unit |
| Single family | 3,000 sq. ft. |
| Duplex | 3,000 sq. ft. |
| Multifamily | ----- |
| No separate bedroom | 1,000 sq. ft. |
| One bedroom | 1,400 sq. ft. |
| Two bedrooms | 1,800 sq. ft. |
| More than two bedrooms | 200 sq. ft. |
(Add this amount for
each bedroom over two) | 200 sq. ft. |
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
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
Multifamily
For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.