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.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
In Austin's agricultural (AG) zoning district, every permitted use must sit 100 feet from the front, side, and rear lot lines. A conditional use, which means a single home on a carved-out lot, gets a lot of one to 1.5 acres, a 35-foot height cap, and far smaller setbacks of 40, 25, 10, and 20 feet. City Code Sec. 25-2-621 contains all of these numbers.
Austin Agricultural (AG) District Setbacks and Lot Standards
Some RestrictionsAustin City Code Sec. 25-2-621
(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 permitted on each lot. (5) One lot for each 10...
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