DeSoto limits building heights according to zoning district. Single-family residential districts generally cap principal structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. Multi-family and comme
DeSoto limits building heights according to zoning district. Single-family residential districts generally cap principal structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. Multi-family and commercial districts allow greater heights—typically 45 to 60 feet—with additional setback or screening requirements for taller buildings. Accessory structures in residential zones are limited to 15 feet or the height of the primary residence, whichever is lower. Height is measured from the average grade at the building footprint to the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys, antennas, and steeples). Exceeding height limits requires a zoning variance.
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