Cedar Park, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Accessory coverage cap
- 20% of the back yard
- Building-size limit
- Each accessory ≤ size of main house
- Governing section
- § 11.04.002(B)(2)
- Citywide impervious cap
- Repealed in 2018 (old § 14.03.013)
Summary
Cedar Park doesn't cap overall lot coverage citywide, but it does limit accessory buildings, sheds, garages, workshops, to a combined 20 percent of the back yard on single-family lots.
The total of all accessory buildings cannot exceed 20 percent coverage of the back yard of a single- family residence, and each accessory building shall not to exceed the size of the principal building.
3. For any lot of five (5) acres or greater, the total square footage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 4,000 square feet, with the exception of a private airplane hangar as provided in this Article.
4. For property of any size located within 1,000 feet of an airport landing strip, a private airplane hangar for the sole purpose of airplane storage is permitted; however, the airplane hangar shall only for the owner or lessee of the principal building.
C. Attached accessory buildings or structures.Accessory buildings or structures that are structurally attached to a principal building shall conform to all standards that are applicable to the principal building; however, the attached accessory structure may encroach into the rear setback as long as a minimum rear setback of 10 feet is maintained.
D. Residential occupancy.No accessory building shall be used as a dwelling unit unless it is specifically permitted for such purpose.
E. Location, height and setbacks.Square footage, setback and height requirements for accessory structures and buildings are noted in table 11.04.002, Accessory Building and Structure Standards.
Table 11.04.002. Accessory Building and Structure Standards Standard Accessory Building Accessory Structure Size < 80 sf1
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Cedar Park's zoning code does not set a single citywide lot-coverage percentage for principal buildings: the former impervious cover limitations under old section 14.03.013 were repealed in 2018, and lots in established neighborhoods are instead grandfathered to whatever building coverage already exists. The one hard coverage figure still in force governs accessory structures: under section 11.04.002(B), the combined footprint of all accessory buildings on a single-family lot cannot exceed 20 percent of the back yard, and no individual accessory building may exceed the size of the principal building.
Violations & Fines
Violating this accessory-building coverage standard is a Class C misdemeanor under section 11.08.003, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, plus the City may pursue injunctive relief and other civil remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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