Dallas R-10(A) District Off-Street Parking Guide
In the City of Dallas R-10(A): Single Family District, residential projects generally require one off-street parking space per dwelling unit. Commercial, office, and retail uses are prohibited in this district, although allowed institutional and utility uses typically have no minimum parking requirements unless the facility size exceeds specific thresholds. All off-street parking within the City of Dallas R-10(A) district must be provided at or below ground level [Section 51A-4.112(e)(5)].
Residential Parking Requirements
The R-10(A) district is primarily intended for single-family residential development on lots with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet [Section 51A-4.112(e)(1)]. The City of Dallas mandates the following parking ratios for allowed residential uses:
| Use Category | Required Off-Street Parking |
|---|---|
| Single-family living | 1 space per dwelling unit [Table 1.0.1] |
| Handicapped group dwelling unit | None [Section 51A-4.209(3.1)(C)] |
Institutional and Non-Residential Parking Requirements
While standard commercial and retail projects are not permitted in the City of Dallas R-10(A) district, several institutional, recreation, and utility uses are allowed by right or through a Special Use Permit (SUP) [Section 51A-4.112(e)(2)].
| Use Category | Required Off-Street Parking |
|---|---|
| Church (20,000 sq. ft. or less) | None [Table 1.0.1] |
| Church (Greater than 20,000 sq. ft.) | 1 space per four fixed seats or 1 space per 28 sq. ft. of sanctuary/auditorium [Table 1.0.1] |
| Public or private school (9th–12th grades) | 9.5 spaces per classroom [Table 1.0.1] |
| Public or private school (Other grades) | None [Table 1.0.1] |
| Agricultural uses (e.g., Crop production) | None [Table 1.0.1] |
| Recreation uses (e.g., Public park or playground) | None [Table 1.0.1] |
| Utility and Public Service uses | None [Table 1.0.2] |
| Transportation uses | None [Table 1.0.2] |
District-Specific Parking Standards
The City of Dallas applies specific construction and placement standards for any off-street parking provided within the R-10(A) district:
- Placement: All off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level [Section 51A-4.112(e)(5)].
- Setbacks: Any off-street parking for nonresidential uses must comply with the minimum front yard requirements of the district, which is 30 feet for the R-10(A) district [Section 51A-4.301(a)(4)(F)(i); Section 51A-4.112(e)(4)(A)].
- Residential Use Location: For residential uses, required off-street parking must be located behind the required front building line [Section 51A-4.301(a)(4)(F)(ii)].
Sections Cited
- Section 51A-4.112. SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS.
- Section 51A-4.209. RESIDENTIAL USES.
- Section 51A-4.301. OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS.