{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-211.055-2","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Local Government Code § 211.055 (2)","heading":"SMALL LOTS.","body":"(a) Except as provided by this section, a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that requires a small lot to have:\n(1) a building plane or other setback greater than:\n(A) 15 feet from the front or 10 feet from the back of the property; or\n(B) five feet from the side of the property;\n(2) covered parking;\n(3) more than one parking space per unit;\n(4) off-site parking;\n(5) more than 30 percent open space or permeable surface;\n(6) fewer than three full stories not exceeding 10 feet in height measured from the interior floor to ceiling;\n(7) a maximum building bulk;\n(8) a wall articulation requirement; or\n(9) any other zoning restriction that imposes restrictions inconsistent with this subsection, including restrictions through contiguous zoning districts or uses or from the creation of an overlapping zoning district.\n(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), a municipality may require with respect to a small lot a setback related to environmental features, erosion, or waterways, to the extent authorized by federal or other state law.\n(b) A municipality may require with respect to a small lot:\n(1) the sharing of a driveway with another lot;\n(2) permitting fees equivalent to the permitting fees charged for the development of a lot the use of which is restricted to a single-family residence; or\n(3) impact fees, to the extent authorized by Chapter 395.\n(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(5), a municipality may adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure with respect to a small lot that:\n(1) applies to land located in an aquifer recharge zone; and\n(2) relates to the protection of an aquifer.\nAdded by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (S.B. 15), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.","path":["LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES","SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY","CHAPTER 211. MUNICIPAL ZONING AUTHORITY","SUBCHAPTER D. RESIDENTIAL ZONING LIMITATIONS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.211.htm#211.055","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:27Z","sha256":"bec82f5f738952a8d5a339756b334a9fdd6922570c761fbb014bf734758fa2ea","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-211.054-2","next":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-211.056-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}