Guide to the TH-2(A) Townhouse District 2 in Dallas

The TH-2(A) Townhouse district in Dallas is a residential zoning classification designed to protect single-family neighborhoods while allowing for a more dense residential character, specifically permitting up to nine dwelling units per net acre. Within the City of Dallas, this district is unique for requiring no minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks for single-family structures, though it maintains a maximum building height of 36 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114].

Purpose and General Character

The City of Dallas established the TH-2(A) Townhouse district to provide a specialized housing form that encourages the development and protection of various types of single-family dwellings. The general character of the district is intended to be a higher-density version of a traditional single-family neighborhood. It achieves this by providing specific minimum standards for lot area, yards, lot coverage, and frontage that allow for more compact building placement than standard single-family districts [Sec. 51A-4.114].

Permitted Land Uses

The Dallas Development Code specifies a range of allowed uses within the TH-2(A) district, categorized by their level of permission.

Residential and Agricultural Uses

Single-family living: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Duplex: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Handicapped group dwelling unit: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Retirement housing: Permitted only by Specific Use Permit (SUP) [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Crop production: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].

Institutional and Community Service Uses

Church: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Convent or monastery: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Child or adult care facility: Permitted by right [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Cemetery or mausoleum: Permitted by SUP [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Public or private school: Permitted by SUP [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Library, art gallery, or museum: Permitted by SUP [Sec. 51A-4.114].

Utility and Public Service Uses

Local utilities: Permitted by right, though some may require a Specific Use Permit or Residential Adjacency Review (RAR) [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Electrical substation: Permitted by SUP [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Police or fire station: Permitted by SUP [Sec. 51A-4.114].
Tower/antenna for cellular communication: Permitted by right or SUP depending on specific configurations [Sec. 51A-4.114].

Development Standards

Development in the TH-2(A) district is governed by strict "Yard, Lot, and Space" regulations to maintain the intended urban density and character of the Municipality of Dallas.

Regulation Type	Standard for TH-2(A) District
Maximum Density	9 dwelling units per net acre [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Maximum Building Height	36 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Front Yard	0 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Side/Rear Yard (Single-Family)	0 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Side Yard (Duplex)	5 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Rear Yard (Duplex)	10 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Side/Rear Yard (Other)	10 feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Maximum Lot Coverage	60% for residential; 25% for nonresidential [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Lot Area (Single-Family)	2,000 square feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]
Minimum Lot Area (Duplex)	6,000 square feet [Sec. 51A-4.114]

Off-Street Parking Requirements

The Dallas Development Code requires specific off-street parking ratios for uses within the TH-2(A) district to manage local traffic and street congestion.

Single-Family Dwellings: 1 space per dwelling unit [Table 1.0.1].
Duplex Dwellings: 1 space per dwelling unit [Table 1.0.1].
Churches: No parking is required for structures 20,000 square feet or less. For larger structures, 1 space is required per four fixed seats in the sanctuary or 1 space per 28 square feet of seating area [Table 1.0.1].

H2: Sections Cited

Sec. 51A-4.101. NEW ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.
Sec. 51A-4.114. TOWNHOUSE [TH-1(A), TH-2(A), and TH-3(A)] DISTRICTS.
Sec. 51A-4.301. OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS.
Sec. 51A-4.410. SCHEDULE OF YARD, LOT, AND SPACE REGULATIONS.