Building Codes-
2023 National Electric Code
North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) Public Works Code
2024 International Residential Code
2024 International Building Code
2024 International Energy Conservation Code
2024 International Plumbing Code
2024 International Mechanical Code
2024 International Fuel Gas Code
2024 International Existing Building Code
2024 International Fire Code w/ Regional Option Bs
Subdivision Regulations-
Ordinance 2000-7- Original ordinance
Ordinance 2003-64- Procedures and fees for plats
Ordinance 2003-65- Maintenance bond requirements
Ordinance 2003-66- Reimbursement of engineering costs
Ordinance 2003-67- Ingress/egress requirements along major thoroughfares
Ordinance 2003-74- Requiring lots to face interior subdivision streets
Ordinance 2007-12- Requiring curvilinear streets
Ordinance 2022-05- Dedicating public streets, alleys and right-of-ways for HOA maintenance
Basic Single Family Residential 1 Acre Requirements
Minimum Lot Area-One acre
Minimum Area of Dwelling- 2500 square feet
Minimum Lot Width- 150 feet
Minimum Frontage on Cul-De-Sac or Turnaround- 60 feet
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling- One acre
Minimum Front Yard Setback From Street Right Of Way:
For all principal buildings and uses- 75 feet
For all accessory buildings and uses- 100 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback From A Street Right Of Way For All Buildings and Uses- 45 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback:
From an interior lot line for all principal uses- 45 feet, 3 stories
For All Accessory Uses- 10 feet
Maximum Height For Principal Uses- 35 feet
Maximum Height For Accessory Uses- 15 feet
Ordinance 2021-05 updated requirements and includes provisions for residential categories smaller than one acre. The smallest lots included are 8500 square feet in developments where all lots average 9250 square feet and the minimum square footage is 2250 square feet. These and other single family or multifamily areas can only be considered when part of development including wastewater treatment facilities. The ordinance also includes more commercial categories.
The City typically adopts the most recent versions of the International Code Package and National Electric Code following a recommendation of NCTCOG.