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