Lubbock limits residential structure height to 35 ft in R-1, 40 ft in R-2, and 45 ft in townhouse districts. Accessory structures are capped at 15 ft or the height of the primary dwelling, whichever is less.
Under Zoning Ordinance Section 29.05, the 35 ft height limit in R-1 (single-family) is measured from average grade to the midpoint of a pitched roof. Chimneys, vents, antennas, and solar collectors may extend up to 10 ft above the limit. Accessory buildings (sheds, detached garages) are capped at 15 ft. ADU height follows primary-dwelling rules, typically 25 to 30 ft for a two-story unit. Commercial districts C-3 and C-4 allow up to 60 ft and 100 ft respectively, with FAA Part 77 review required near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport for structures over 200 ft AGL or within airport zoning overlays.
Height violation: stop-work plus variance application; denied variance may require removal.
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