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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Laredo, TX (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Laredo, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Laredo zoning sets residential setbacks at 25 feet front, 5 feet side, 10 feet rear in R-1 and R-2 districts. Corner lots require 15-foot side-street setback. Setback variances require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Laredo residential height limits are 35 feet in R-1, 45 feet in R-2, and unlimited in commercial with FAA review. Laredo International Airport imposes additional height restrictions within the Part 77 surfaces up to 5 miles from runways.

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Laredo limits residential lot coverage to 40 percent in R-1 and 50 percent in R-2 zones. Impervious surface caps apply in floodplain areas. Includes house, garage, sheds, and covered patios — not driveways or pools.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions