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Right to Farm in Austin, TX (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Austin, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Agricultural Zoning Protection

Austin's Land Development Code defines agricultural uses in Sec. 25-2-7 and sets numeric development standards for the Agricultural (AG) zoning district in Sec. 25-2-621. AG-zoned land carries 100-foot minimum setbacks for permitted uses, a one-acre minimum lot for conditional uses, and caps building and impervious cover far below standard residential districts.

Austin Agricultural (AG) Zoning District Standards

Some Restrictions

Austin City Code Sec. 25-2-621

§ 25-2-621 - AGRICULTURAL (AG) DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A)This section applies in an agricultural (AG) district.(B)For a permitted use, the minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks are 100 feet.(C)This subsection applies to a conditional use.(1)The minimum lot area is one acre.(2)The maximum lot area is 1.5 acres.(3)The minimum lot width is 100 feet.(4)Not more than one dwelling unit is permit...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Austin city rules.

Right to Farm in Travis County