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Zoning Guide

Wichita Falls Zoning & Land Use Guide

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Official references and local checks

Use the official references below to identify the rules that apply to your address, then confirm parcel-specific requirements with the local authority before filing an application.

Official references

Population:
104,000
County:
Wichita County
State building code:
No mandatory statewide building code; local adoption(statewide default)
State ADU law:
No statewide override; local rules apply
FEMA flood map:
Search flood zones
Planning department:
City of Wichita Falls Planning Services
Municipal code:
View code online

Before you apply

  • Call the City of Wichita Falls Planning Services: (940) 761-7480
  • Search the municipal code for the chapter that covers your zoning district and proposed use.
  • Check FEMA flood zone for your parcel — flood-zone status changes setbacks, foundation requirements, and insurance.
  • Check your HOA CC&Rs and recorded deed restrictions — they are common in Wichita Falls and frequently restrict ADUs, fences, and exterior changes beyond what zoning allows.

Key Zoning Facts

Local Zoning / Building Office
City of Wichita Falls Planning Services(940) 761-7480
Building Code Edition
Locally adopted (IBC/IRC based)
ADU / Accessory Apartment
Verify by district

Regulatory Layers That Apply in Wichita Falls

Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.

Federal

State — Texas

  • Building Code: No statewide building code (locally adopted)
View Texas zoning overview

County — Wichita County

    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

    • Sheppard AFB Noise Contour / AICUZ Overlay — Properties near Sheppard Air Force Base may be subject to Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) noise contour restrictions. Development within certain noise zones may face limitations on residential and noise-sensitive uses.

    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.

    Statewide Context (Texas)

    Local data for Wichita Falls is limited. The following state-level facts apply across Texas and are inherited by this page until city-specific details are verified.

    State Building Code
    No mandatory statewide building code; local adoption
    State ADU Preemption
    No statewide override
    Coastal Zone
    Yes
    Wildfire Zones
    Yes

    ADU Rules in Wichita Falls

    ADUs:Verify locally
    Max Size
    Verify with planning department
    Full ADU rules for Wichita Falls →

    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 Wichita Falls permit information →

    Official Sources

    City-specific

    City of Wichita Fallswichitafallstx.govOfficial sourceWichita Falls Planning Serviceswichitafallstx.govOfficial sourceWichita Falls Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial sourceWichita County Appraisal Districtlibrary.municode.comOfficial source