McKinney Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in McKinney
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to McKinney — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
McKinney Unified Development Code (Chapter 150) — New Code McKinney(2022)
On November 15, 2022, McKinney City Council adopted a Unified Development Code (Chapter 150) consolidating zoning, subdivision, signage, fencing, and stormwater regulations as the 'New Code McKinney' initiative. The project was directed by Council in 2019 and developed over three years with the McKinney Development Committee and community input.
Source · mckinneytexas.orgONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan(2018)
ONE McKinney 2040 was adopted by City Council on October 2, 2018. The plan covers approximately 116 square miles of the city plus its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and uses a Preferred Scenario with 17 districts and a Land Use Diagram of Place Types rather than a traditional future land use map.
Source · mckinneytexas.orgZoning Regulations — Chapter 146 (legacy structure rolled into UDC)
Prior to the 2022 UDC, McKinney's zoning was located at Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances. Article III (District Regulations) and the PD - Planned Development framework remain the operative chapters for many existing approvals; PD ordinances govern most large mixed-use and master-planned tracts in McKinney.
Source · library.municode.comTexas Local Government Code Chapter 211 (state zoning enabling authority)
McKinney exercises zoning authority under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). The statute requires zoning to be 'in accordance with a comprehensive plan' (satisfied by ONE McKinney 2040) and sets the procedural framework for adopting and amending the UDC.
Source · statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in McKinney
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA flood mapping: check parcel-specific flood-zone status
- View FEMA Flood Map
County — Collin County
- Role: County-level property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The municipality's zoning ordinance, building-code enforcement, and local permits form the primary local layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- Private covenants, deed restrictions, condominium rules, or association rules can impose requirements beyond zoning.
- Check HOA CC&Rs and deed restrictions for additional requirements.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 20,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 30 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- 7,000 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
- Varies
- 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
- Varies
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
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- Front Setback
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- Side Setback
- Varies
- Rear Setback
- Varies
Permit Costs & Timelines
Check Current Permit Fees & Timelines
Permit fees and review times can vary by project type, scope, valuation, and required approvals. Check the current schedule with the local permitting authority before filing.
Check current McKinney permit information →Official Sources
City-specific