Dallas R-5(A) Single Family District Zoning Regulations
The R-5(A) Single Family District in Dallas is established to provide residential areas for single-family dwellings on lots with a minimum size of 5,000 square feet. This district maintains a moderate residential density by strictly prohibiting most commercial, office, and retail activities while requiring a 20-foot minimum front yard setback and a 30-foot maximum structure height [Section 51A-4.112(g)].
Allowed Main Uses in the Dallas R-5(A) Single Family District
The Dallas Development Code classifies main uses within the R-5(A) Single Family District into specific categories, identifying those allowed by right, those requiring a Specific Use Permit (SUP), and those requiring Residential Adjacency Review (RAR).
Residential and Agricultural Uses
- Single Family: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(I)].
- Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(I)].
- Crop Production: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(A)].
Institutional and Community Service Uses
- Church: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Child or Adult Care Facility: Permitted under the specific provisions of Section 51A-4.204(3).
- Cemetery or Mausoleum: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- College, University, or Seminary: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Community Service Center: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Convent or Monastery: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Foster Home: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Hospital: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Library, Art Gallery, or Museum: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
- Public or Private School: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(D)].
Recreation and Transportation Uses
- Public Park, Playground, or Golf Course: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(H)].
- Country Club with Private Membership: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(H)].
- Private Recreation Center, Club, or Area: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(H)].
- Transit Passenger Shelter: Permitted by right [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(K)].
- Private Street or Alley: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(K)].
- Transit Passenger Station or Transfer Center: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(K)].
Utility and Industrial Uses
- Gas Drilling and Production: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(C)].
- Temporary Concrete or Asphalt Batching Plant: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(C)].
- Electrical Substation: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
- Police or Fire Station: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
- Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
- Sanitary Landfill: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
- Sewage Treatment Plant: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
- Water Treatment Plant: Permitted by SUP only [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(L)].
Prohibited Main Uses in the Dallas R-5(A) Single Family District
The following categories of use are expressly prohibited within the R-5(A) Single Family District in Dallas to preserve the residential integrity of the area:
- Commercial and Business Service Uses: None permitted [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(B)].
- Lodging Uses: None permitted [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(E)].
- Office Uses: None permitted [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(G)].
- Retail and Personal Service Uses: None permitted [Section 51A-4.112(g)(2)(J)].
Accessory Use Restrictions
In the Dallas R-5(A) Single Family District, accessory uses are generally permitted if they are customarily incidental to the main use. However, specific accessory uses are either restricted or prohibited [Section 51A-4.112(g)(3)]:
- Prohibited Accessory Uses: Accessory helistops, medical/infectious waste incinerators, outside display of merchandise, outside sales, and pathological waste incinerators are not permitted.
- SUP Required: An accessory community center (private) requires an SUP.
Development and Space Regulations
Technical development standards for the R-5(A) Single Family District in Dallas ensure consistent building placement and neighborhood character.
Yard, Lot, and Height Standards
| Regulation | Standard for Single-Family Structures | Standard for Other Permitted Structures |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Front Yard | 20 Feet | 20 Feet |
| Minimum Side Yard | 5 Feet | 10 Feet |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 Feet | 10 Feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 30 Feet | 30 Feet |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 45% | 25% |
| Minimum Lot Size | 5,000 Square Feet | N/A |
| Maximum Stories | No Maximum | No Maximum |
[Section 51A-4.112(g)(4); Section 51A-4.410]
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
| Use Category | Parking Requirement in R-5(A) |
|---|---|
| Single-Family Living | 1 Space per dwelling unit |
| Church | 1 space per 4 fixed seats (if > 20,000 sq. ft.) |
| Public or Private School | 9.5 spaces per classroom (9th-12th grade) |
[Section 51A-4.301, Table 1.0.1]
Sections Cited
- Section 51A-4.112. Single Family Districts
- Section 51A-4.204. Institutional and Community Service Uses
- Section 51A-4.209. Residential Uses
- Section 51A-4.211. Transportation Uses
- Section 51A-4.212. Utility and Public Service Uses
- Section 51A-4.213. Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses
- Section 51A-4.301. Off-Street Parking Regulations
- Section 51A-4.410. Schedule of Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations