Denton, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- R4 district cap
- 50 percent of lot
- Garage bonus
- up to +10 percent
- Townhome floor
- 85 percent minimum
- Governing rule
- DDC Subsection 3.7.6
Summary
In Denton's R4 residential district, a single-family, townhome, or duplex lot can be covered by buildings on no more than 50 percent of its area.
Building coverage (maximum) 50 percent [1] ... 3.7.6: Building Coverage / Single-family detached dwelling, townhome, or duplex ... The maximum building coverage may be increased up to 10 percent for residential uses that provide a side- or rear-entry garage.
Full Breakdown
The Denton Development Code sets a maximum building coverage percentage for every residential zoning district, and it varies by district. In the R4 - Residential district, Table 3.2-E caps building coverage at 50 percent of the lot for single-family detached dwellings, townhomes, and duplexes. Building coverage is calculated per the DDC's Subsection 3.7.6, and the maximum can be increased up to 10 percent for residential uses that add a side- or rear-entry garage. Townhome lots citywide get a floor of 85 percent coverage or the underlying district maximum, whichever is greater.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the district's maximum building coverage on a building permit or site plan is a code violation; Development Services will reject or condition the permit until the footprint is reduced to comply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 50 percent cap apply citywide?
Can I exceed the cap for a bigger garage?
Sources & Official References
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