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Texarkana, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Most residential districts
40% max coverage
Commercial/industrial districts
50% max coverage
Townhouse district
60% max coverage
Central Business district
100% (no cap)
Zoning penalty
$500-$2,000 per day

Summary

Texarkana caps total building coverage at 40 percent of the lot in most residential districts, 50 percent in commercial and industrial districts, 60 percent in the Townhouse district, and 100 percent in the Central Business district.

The maximum percentage of any lot area which may hereafter be covered by all buildings shall not exceed the following: (1)Forty percent in the Agriculture, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, 2F-1, 2F-2, MF-1, MF-2, P, O, NS and GR districts.(2)Fifty percent in the LC, C, I-l and 1-2 districts.(3)Sixty percent in the TH district.(4)One hundred percent in the CB district.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).

Full Breakdown

Texarkana's zoning code sets the maximum building coverage per lot by district: 40 percent in Agriculture, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, 2F-1, 2F-2, MF-1, MF-2, Parking, Office, Neighborhood Service, and General Retail districts; 50 percent in Limited Commercial, Commercial, and both Industrial districts; 60 percent in the Townhouse district; and 100 percent in the Central Business district. The percentage covers every building on the lot combined, not just the house. The planning and community development department checks proposed coverage against site plans before issuing a building permit.

Violations & Fines

Plans exceeding the district's coverage cap don't get a building permit; built violations draw fines of $500 to $2,000 per day under the zoning article's penalty section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the maximum lot coverage in a Texarkana residential zone?
40 percent of the lot area in Agriculture, SF-1 through SF-3, 2F-1, 2F-2, MF-1, MF-2, Parking, Office, Neighborhood Service, and General Retail districts, per Sec. 140-143.
Does the coverage limit include garages and sheds?
Yes. Sec. 140-143 caps the area covered by "all buildings," so accessory structures count toward the district's percentage along with the main house.
What happens if a project exceeds the coverage cap?
The city won't issue a building permit for plans over the limit, and completed violations can draw fines of $500 to $2,000 per day under Sec. 140-318.

Sources & Official References

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