Setback and Yard Requirements for Dallas UC-2 Urban Corridor Districts
In the City of Dallas, the UC-2: Urban Corridor District 2 features no minimum front yard setback, while the minimum rear yard is strictly set at 15 feet. Side yard requirements for the Dallas UC-2 District are variable, ranging from zero feet when adjacent to similar high-intensity districts to 10 feet when the property is situated near specific residential or clustered housing zones [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)].
Front Yard Requirements for UC-2
The City of Dallas does not impose a minimum front yard setback for the UC-2: Urban Corridor District 2. However, the code establishes a maximum distance and additional requirements for buildings exceeding certain heights.
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Front Yard | None [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(A)(i)] |
| Maximum Front Yard | Smallest distance meeting buffer and pedestrian zone requirements [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(A)(ii)] |
| Urban Form Setback | Additional 1 foot of setback for every 2 feet of height above 55 feet [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(A)(iv)] |
Side Yard Requirements for UC-2
Side yard standards in the Dallas UC-2 District are highly dependent on the zoning of the adjacent property. These regulations ensure a transition between dense urban corridors and lower-density residential areas.
| Adjacent Condition | Minimum Side Yard Requirement |
|---|---|
| Adjacent to Central Area, Mixed Use, or Urban Corridor Districts | 0 feet (if a side yard is provided, it must be at least 5 feet) [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(B)(i)] |
| Directly across a street (≤ 64 ft wide) or alley from R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), or CH districts | 10 feet [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(B)(ii)] |
| Within 330 feet of R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), or CH districts | 10 feet [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(B)(ii)] |
| All other cases | 5 feet [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(B)(iii)] |
Rear Yard Requirements for UC-2
The City of Dallas specifies a deeper rear yard for the UC-2: Urban Corridor District 2 compared to the UC-1 designation.
| District | Minimum Rear Yard Requirement |
|---|---|
| UC-2: Urban Corridor District 2 | 15 feet [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(B)(iv)] |
Additional Placement Regulations
The Dallas Development Code also notes that residential proximity slopes apply to the UC-2 District. If any portion of a structure in the UC-2 District is over 26 feet in height, it may not be located above a residential proximity slope as defined by the City of Dallas [Section 51A-13.304(a)(4)(E)(iii)]. Furthermore, for the first 30 feet of a building measured inward from the street-facing facade, the ground story must contain active uses if located along a primary street or Shopfront (-SH) overlay [Section 51A-13.304(a)(3)(D)].
Sections Cited
- Section 51A-13.304. DEVELOPMENT TYPES.
- Section 51A-13.304(a)(3). Parking Setbacks and Access.
- Section 51A-13.304(a)(4). Yard, lot, and space regulations.