Off-Street Parking Standards for the Dallas MF-2(A) Multifamily District

In the City of Dallas MF-2(A) Multifamily District, off-street parking requirements for multifamily projects are scaled by the size of the development, with no parking required for 20 units or fewer and up to 1 space per unit for projects exceeding 200 units. All off-street parking in the MF-2(A) district must be provided at or below ground level, and the Dallas Development Code strictly prohibits placing any required or excess parking within a required front yard [Section 51A-4.116(b)(5); Section 51A-4.301(a)(4)(F)(iii)].

Residential Parking Ratios

For residential developments within the MF-2(A) district, the City of Dallas utilizes a tiered system based on the total number of dwelling units. While traditional single-family and duplex uses do not have a minimum parking requirement when located in this specific district, multifamily projects must adhere to the following ratios:

Multifamily Residential Requirements

Project Size	Minimum Parking Spaces Required
20 Units or Fewer	None
21 to 199 Units	0.5 spaces per dwelling unit
200 Units or More	1.0 space per dwelling unit

[Section 51A-4.301(a), Table 1.0.1]

Guest Parking for Multifamily

The City of Dallas also requires dedicated guest parking for larger multifamily developments in the MF-2(A) district. These spaces must be clearly marked and accessible via the driveway entrance or a walking gate.

Total Dwelling Units	Required Guest Parking
20 to 99 Units	10% of the total required parking spaces
100 Units or More	15% of the total required parking spaces

[Section 51A-4.301(a), Table 1.0.1]

Commercial and Non-Residential Requirements

Per the City of Dallas district regulations, almost all commercial and office uses are prohibited in the MF-2(A) district [Section 51A-4.116(b)(1)]. However, specific institutional and lodging uses are permitted by right or via Specific Use Permit (SUP).

Use Type	Minimum Parking Requirement
Lodging Uses (Short-term rental, Lodging house)	None
Institutional Uses (Child care, Hospital)	None
Church (20,000 SF or less)	None
Church (Greater than 20,000 SF)	1 space per 4 fixed seats OR 1 space per 28 SF of sanctuary area
Agricultural Uses (Crop production)	None

[Section 51A-4.301(a), Table 1.0.1; Table 1.0.2]

Location and Design Restrictions

The MF-2(A) district in Dallas has unique situational requirements that dictate where and how parking may be constructed. These standards are designed to protect the residential character and aesthetic of the neighborhood.

Ground Level Requirement: All off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level [Section 51A-4.116(b)(5)].
Front Yard Prohibition: No required or excess parking may be placed within the required front yard of an MF-2(A) property [Section 51A-4.301(a)(4)(F)(iii)].
Accessory Structures: If an accessory structure is used for parking, the floor area used for parking is excluded from the 25 percent limit normally placed on individual accessory structures [Section 51A-4.217(b)(7)(ff)].
Bicycle Parking: Multifamily developments in Dallas that provide more than four off-street parking spaces are subject to bicycle parking regulations. The greater of two spaces or one space per 20 automobile spaces is required [Section 51A-4.331; Section 51A-4.333].

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