Dallas Commercial Service (CS) District Setback Standards
In the City of Dallas CS: Commercial Service District, the minimum front yard setback is established at 15 feet. While there is generally no minimum requirement for side and rear yards, a 20-foot setback is mandatory whenever the property is situated adjacent to or directly across an alley from specific residential zoning districts.
CS: Commercial Service District Setback Summary
The following table outlines the yard requirements for the CS: Commercial Service District in the City of Dallas. These regulations must be read in conjunction with the general yard, lot, and space regulations found in Division 51A-4.400 [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)].
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Yard | 15 feet |
| Side Yard (Adjacent to Residential) | 20 feet* |
| Side Yard (Other Cases) | No minimum |
| Rear Yard (Adjacent to Residential) | 20 feet* |
| Rear Yard (Other Cases) | No minimum |
*Requirement applies when the CS: Commercial Service District lot is adjacent to or directly across an alley from an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)(B)].
Front Yard Requirements
In the City of Dallas CS: Commercial Service District, all structures must maintain a minimum front yard of 15 feet [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)(A)].
General provisions for the City of Dallas state that required front yards must remain open and unobstructed, with the exception of specific minor projections. Window sills, belt courses, cornices, and other architectural features may project up to 12 inches into the required front yard. Additionally, a fireplace chimney may project up to two feet into the front yard if its area of projection does not exceed 12 square feet [Section 51A-4.401(a)(1)].
For lots with double frontage (running from one street to another), the City of Dallas requires that a front yard be provided on both streets [Section 51A-4.401(a)(5)].
Side and Rear Yard Requirements
The City of Dallas CS: Commercial Service District utilizes a "flexible" setback system for side and rear yards that depends entirely on the surrounding land use [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)(B)].
Residential Adjacency
A 20-foot side or rear yard setback is required in the City of Dallas if the CS: Commercial Service District lot is:
- Adjacent to a residential district.
- Directly across an alley from a residential district.
This applies to adjacencies with Agricultural [A(A)], Single Family [R or R(A)], Duplex [D or D(A)], Townhouse [TH or TH(A)], Clustered Housing (CH), or Multifamily [MF or MF(A)] districts [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)(B)(i)].
Non-Residential Adjacency
In all other cases where the CS: Commercial Service District lot is adjacent to other commercial or industrial zones, there is no minimum side or rear yard requirement [Section 51A-4.123(a)(4)(B)(ii)].
Projections and Equipment
In cases where a side yard is required, a unitary air conditioning unit may be placed within the yard, provided it is not closer than three feet to the property line [Section 51A-4.402(a)(4)]. Similar to front yards, ordinary architectural projections and fireplace chimneys may also extend into required side and rear yards [Section 51A-4.402(a)(1); Section 51A-4.403(a)(1)].
Sections Cited
- Section 51A-4.123. Commercial Service (CS) District
- Section 51A-4.401. Minimum Front Yard
- Section 51A-4.402. Minimum Side Yard
- Section 51A-4.403. Minimum Rear Yard