Collin County has no zoning authority in unincorporated areas, so setbacks come from platted deed restrictions. Cities set typical residential setbacks of 25 ft front, 10 ft rear, 5-7.5 ft sides.
Texas counties cannot zone under state law, so Collin County cannot enforce setbacks outside platted subdivisions. Subdivision plats recorded with the county clerk commonly establish 25-foot front, 7.5-foot side, 10-foot rear building lines enforceable as deed restrictions. Plano Zoning SF-7 requires 25/7.5/15 ft front/side/rear. Frisco SF-9 requires 25/7/15. McKinney requires 25/5/15 for SF-5. Corner lots have 15 ft side-street setbacks in most cities. Accessory structures typically allowed 3-5 ft from rear and side lines.
Setback violation: city stop-work order plus $500-2,000 fine. Structures already built may require variance or demolition. Deed restriction violation: civil action by neighbors or HOA.
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