Keller Zoning Ordinance limits single-family structures to 35 to 40 feet in most residential districts. Accessory buildings and fences have separate height caps, typically 15 feet and 8 feet respectively.
Building heights in Keller are regulated by district under the Zoning Ordinance. In most single-family residential districts such as SF-36, SF-30, SF-20, and SF-15, principal residential structures are limited to a maximum of about 35 to 40 feet measured from the average grade to the midpoint of a pitched roof or the top of a flat roof. Multifamily districts and nonresidential districts allow greater heights, often 45 feet or more, subject to transition setback requirements when adjacent to residential zoning. Accessory buildings including detached garages and storage sheds are usually limited to about 15 feet in height and cannot exceed the height of the principal structure. Residential fences in rear and side yards are capped at 8 feet, with front-yard fences limited to 4 feet and required to be open-style such as wrought iron or decorative. Chimneys, church spires, flagpoles, and certain mechanical appurtenances are permitted to exceed the district height limit within reasonable architectural limits. Structures in planned developments or master-planned communities may have height limits established in the recorded PD ordinance or plat that override the base district. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and a building permit. Any addition or new construction requires a site plan showing height calculations, which Development Services reviews before permit issuance.
Zoning citations up to $500 per day. Overheight structures may be required to be modified or removed. Variances from height limits are considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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