City of Dallas Zoning use chart

If you have any questions concerning the Zoning Code, please contact the Zoning Section of Development Services. Our phone number is (214) 948-4480.

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How do I check my zoning in Dallas?
What are local zoning codes?
Does Dallas Texas have zoning laws?
What is the minimum square footage for a house in Dallas Texas?

Chart of Zoning Rules (Adobe PDF)

Zoning Districts
An index of zoning districts and links to general regulations such as front, side, rear yard setbacks, height restrictions, lot coverage, floor area ratio and other additional provisions for each district.

Zoning Use Chart Index
An index to charts that list specific uses allowed in specific Zoning Districts.

Zoning Use Regulations
An index of uses and links to specific use information such as definitions, districts permitted, required off-street parking / loading, and additional provisions.

Board of Adjustment Requirements
Instructions and requirements for appealing to the Board of Adjustment.

Frequently asked Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers concerning the Dallas Development Code.

Amendments to the Development Code
The Supplement Page which lists recent ordinance changes to the Dallas Development Code.

NOTE: The information on these pages has NOT been formally adopted by the City Council. It is prepared by the city staff and intended for use as a guide only. You are advised to see the Dallas Development Code for specific regulations. In the event of a conflict between these pages and the text of the Dallas Development Code, the text of the Dallas Development Code controls.

Zoning Use Chart Index
Zoning Help

Industrial Uses	A (A)	R-1ac (A)	R-1/2ac (A)	R-16 (A)	R-13 (A)	R-10 (A)	R-7.5 (A)	R-5 (A)
Industrial (inside) not potentially incompatible	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Industrial (inside) potentially incompatible	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Industrial (inside) light manufacturing	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Industrial (outside) not potentially incompatible	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Industrial (outside) potentially incompatible	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Medical / infectious waste incinerator	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Metal salvagefacility	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Mining	Sup	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Municipal waste incinerator	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Organic compost recycling facility	Sup	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Outside salvage or reclamation	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Pathological waste incinerator	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant	Auth	Auth	Auth	Auth	Auth	Auth	Auth	Auth

Symbol Definition:

Yes - Use permitted by right
no - Use prohibited
Sup - Use permitted by SUP
L - Use permitted as Limited Use
## - Consult the use regulations
DIR - Use permitted Require Development Impact Review
RAR - Use permitted Require Residential Adjacency Review
C - Use permitted as Restricted Component in the GO(A) District
Auth - By special authorization of the building official

NOTE: The use chart on these pages have not been formally adopted by the city council; they are prepared by the city staff and are Intended for use as a guide only. It is necessary to see the use regulations for specific regulations. In the event of a conflict between the use charts and the text of the use regulations, the text of the use regulations controls.

For additional information about the Yard, Lot and Space Regulations, please call Building Inspection, 214-948-4480 and ask for Zoning.

How do I check my zoning in Dallas?

To verify zoning on a property in the City of Dallas or to ask questions about the definitions of zoning codes or their uses, please contact our office at Oak Cliff Municipal Center (OCMC) at 214-948-4480 and a zoning planner will be available to help you.

What are local zoning codes?

What is a Zoning Code? A zoning code is just a short combination of letters and numbers that determines what you can build on a particular plot of lands. A zoning code of C-1, for instance, might indicate low-rise commercial development.

Does Dallas Texas have zoning laws?

Dallas Zoning Zoning is the division of land into districts. These districts have uniform zoning regulations including those on land use, height, setbacks, lot size, density, coverage, and floor area ratio (FAR). Use the online zoning map to determine the zoning on our your property.

What is the minimum square footage for a house in Dallas Texas?

“If the City Council passes the proposed standards, new houses will have to be at least 2,000 square feet, instead of the 1,500 square feet currently required.”