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Building Setbacks & Zoning in McKinney, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

McKinney residential setbacks vary by zoning district. Typical SF-5 (single-family 5,000 sf lot): 20 ft front, 7 ft side, 15 ft rear. SF-10 requires 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 20 ft rear. Corner lots have 15 ft street side-yard setback.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

McKinney limits residential structure height to 35 ft or 2.5 stories in most single-family districts. Accessory structures capped at 15 ft for sheds and 25 ft for detached garages. Commercial district heights range from 35 ft to 75 ft depending on zoning (O-1, C-1, C-2, etc.).

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

McKinney single-family lot coverage limits range from 35 percent (SF-10) to 50 percent (SF-5) for all buildings combined. Impervious surface coverage (buildings plus driveways plus patios) is typically capped at 60-65 percent in residential districts.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions

Looking for Collin County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Collin County