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Frisco, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

AG/RE/SF-16 front setback: 40 feet
SF-8.5/SF-7 front setback: 25 feet
Standard SF rear setback (AG-SF-7): 30 feet
SF-7 side setback: 7'/15' on corner lots
OTR side/rear setback: 6'/12' corner; 8'/20' rear at alley
PH and TH front setbacks: set in §§ 2.03.09(C)(3), 2.03.11(B)(1)

Summary

Frisco's Zoning Ordinance sets minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks for every residential zoning district in a single standards table. Front yards run from 40 feet in the Agricultural, Residential Estate and SF-16 districts down to 25 feet in SF-8.5 and SF-7, and every standard single-family district carries a flat 30-foot rear setback.

Minimum Front Yard Setback 40' 40' 40' 30' 30' 25' 25' 20' + 5' Utility Easement Adjacent to ROW See § 2.03.09(C)(3) 25' See § 2.03.11(B)(1) See § 4.12.01(A) See § 4.12.01(A) 30' from a dedicated street/15' from a private street Minimum Side Yard Setback 20'/25' on corner lots 15'/25' on corner lots 15'/20' on corner lots 15'/20' on corner lots 10'/15' on corner lots 7'/15' on corner lots 7'/15' on corner lots 6'/12' on corner lots Minimum Rear Yard Setback 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 8'/20' for garage facing alley

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Full Breakdown

5, SF-7, OTR, PH, 2F, TH, MF-15, MF-19 and MH districts. 5 and SF-7. 5 and SF-7, and 6'/12' on corner lots in the Original Town Residential (OTR) district, which reflects its older, tighter platting. Rear yards hold at 30 feet across AG through SF-7, while OTR instead requires 8 feet, or 20 feet where a garage faces an alley. 01(A) through (C). Manufactured home districts measure setback from the street type, 30 feet from a dedicated street or 15 feet from a private street in front, and 5'/20' between units or 25' from the zoning district line on the sides and rear.

Violations & Fines

Development Services checks a proposed building's footprint against the § 2.06.04 table (or the cross-referenced section for PH, TH and MF districts) before a building permit is issued; a site plan that encroaches into a required setback is rejected at plan review. A structure built into a setback without approval is subject to a stop-work order and can be required to be moved or removed at the owner's expense. A property owner seeking relief from a specific district's setback must apply for a variance through the Zoning Board of Adjustment rather than build to a reduced number on their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum front yard setback in Frisco's SF-7 district?

Section 2.06.04 of the Zoning Ordinance sets the SF-7 (Single-Family Residential-7) front yard minimum at 25 feet, the same as the SF-8.5 district and 5 feet less than SF-12.5 and SF-10, which are set at 30 feet.

How wide must a side yard be on a corner lot in Frisco?

It depends on the district: § 2.06.04 requires 20 feet on the interior side and 25 feet on the corner side in AG, dropping to 7 feet interior and 15 feet on the corner in SF-8.5 and SF-7, and 6 feet interior and 12 feet on the corner in the Original Town Residential district.

Does Frisco's Original Town Residential (OTR) district use different setbacks?

Yes. Section 2.06.04 gives OTR a 20-foot front setback plus a 5-foot utility easement adjacent to the right-of-way, a 6'/12' corner-lot side setback, and an 8-foot rear setback that expands to 20 feet where a garage faces an alley, all tighter than the standard single-family numbers.

Where are Frisco's multifamily setback numbers set if not in the main table?

Section 2.06.04 points MF-15 and MF-19 to § 4.12.01(A) for front yard, § 4.12.01(B) for side yard and § 4.12.01(C) for rear yard instead of listing numbers directly in the residential standards chart.

Sources & Official References

[1]Frisco, TX Code of Ordinances / Zoning Ordinance (eCode360)

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