Celina, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- SF-E front setback
- 40 feet
- SF-E side setback
- 20 feet (30' corner)
- SF-E rear setback
- 25 feet
- SF-R side setback
- 5 feet (15' corner)
- SF-R front/rear combined
- 40 feet total, 10' min each
Summary
Celina sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district, ranging from small urban lots to one-acre estate lots.
Minimum front yard setback 40'; Minimum side yard setback 20'; Minimum side yard setback on corner 30'; Minimum rear yard setback 25'
Full Breakdown
Celina's zoning ordinance fixes yard setbacks per district under Article 14.02. In the SF-E single-family estate district, the minimum front yard setback is 40 feet, side yard setback is 20 feet (30 feet on a corner lot), and rear yard setback is 25 feet, on lots of at least one acre. In the SF-R single-family residential detached district, combined front-and-rear sliding setbacks total 40 feet with either setback a minimum of 10 feet, garage setback is 20 feet, and side yard setback is just 5 feet (15 feet on a corner, measured from the curb). Builders must check the specific district table in Article 14.02 before siting a structure, since the numbers shift significantly between districts.
Violations & Fines
Building within a required setback without an approved variance is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement action, stop-work orders, and required correction under the city's zoning ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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