Frisco Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in Frisco
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to Frisco — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
Frisco Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 63)
Frisco's Zoning Ordinance is codified as Chapter 63 of the Code of Ordinances and is hosted on eCode360. It establishes zoning districts, land uses, lot/area regulations, and the Planned Development (PD) framework that Frisco relies on for most large mixed-use and master-planned tracts.
Source · ecode360.comUS 380 Overlay Design District (Ordinance 2022-01-01)(2022)
Adopted by Ordinance 2022-01-01, the US 380 Overlay Design District (Subsection 2.05.07 of the Zoning Ordinance) sets land use, site design, landscaping, architectural, and building-material standards along Frisco's northern US 380 corridor. The district is split into three sub-districts and includes a minimum 50-foot front yard with landscape buffer along US 380.
Source · friscotexas.govPreston Road & Dallas North Tollway Overlay District Standards (2017)(2017)
Frisco maintains overlay design standards for the Preston Road and Dallas North Tollway corridors, last consolidated in 2017. The overlays layer additional architectural, signage, and site-design rules on top of the underlying zoning district along these high-visibility commercial corridors.
Source · friscotexas.govGarage Apartment / Guest House (Accessory Structure Standards, Subsection 4.06)
Frisco's Zoning Ordinance allows garage apartments and guest houses as incidental uses on residential lots, subject to Subsection 4.06 Accessory Structure Standards. A garage apartment must be attached to a garage (above or on the same level) and a unit may be rented only if the principal dwelling is owner-occupied.
Source · ecode360.comTexas Local Government Code Chapter 211 (state zoning enabling authority)
Like all Texas home-rule cities, Frisco's zoning authority derives from Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211, which requires zoning to be 'in accordance with a comprehensive plan' and sets the procedural framework for adopting and amending zoning regulations.
Source · statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Frisco
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
County — Collin/Denton County
- Role: County-level property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs and deed restrictions for additional requirements.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- Varies
- Side Setback
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- Rear Setback
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- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- 7,200 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- Varies
- Front Setback
- Varies
- Side Setback
- Varies
- Rear Setback
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- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- Varies
- Front Setback
- Varies
- Side Setback
- Varies
- Rear Setback
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- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- Varies
- Front Setback
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- Side Setback
- Varies
- Rear Setback
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Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Frisco are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Frisco permit fees →Official Sources
City-specific