Amarillo's zoning ordinance (Chapter 4-10) defines maximum lot coverage and minimum yard setbacks for each district. Residential zones R-1, R-2, and R-3 have distinct requirements for front, rear, and side yards and limit the proportion of the lot covered by structures.
Amarillo Code of Ordinances Chapter 4-10 (Zoning) Article IV (District Regulations) establishes setback and lot coverage standards for all zoning districts. The city recognizes three primary residential zone types (R-1, R-2, R-3) that differ in minimum lot size, yard setbacks, and maximum lot coverage. Front, rear, and side yard setback dimensions are specified per zone in the District Regulations table (Section 4-10-82). Maximum lot coverage percentages cap the share of the lot that may be occupied by all structures combined. Variances and special exceptions are administered by the Board of Adjustment under Chapter 4-1. Property owners must consult the Zoning Ordinance Table/Chart available from the Planning Department for zone-specific numerical values.
Construction exceeding lot coverage or encroaching into setbacks requires a variance or must be removed. Building without conforming to setbacks can result in a stop-work order and fines under Chapter 4-3.
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