Building Setbacks & Zoning in Midland, TX (2026)
2 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Midland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Setback Rules
Midland's Zoning Ordinance sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by residential district, from 40 feet on Agricultural Estate lots down to 20 feet in standard single-family zones.
Midland Residential Yard Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 11-1-5.04 (Yard Setback Dimensions)
Minimum Front Yard Setback (2) 40' 35' 25' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' Minimum Front Yard Setback—If lot is served by a paved alley and no front entry is provided or allowed (i.e., no driveway may be in the front yard and access must be from the alley.) 40' 35' 10' 10' 10' 20' 5' 10' 20' 20' Minimum Side Yard Setback: Interior Lot 15' 10' 5' 5' 5' 5' 0' between attached units/10' minimum on e...
Structure Height Limits
Midland caps residential building height by zoning district -- 28 feet in Manufactured Housing and Duplex districts, 42 feet in most single-family zones, and up to 56 feet in the densest multifamily district.
Midland Residential Structure Height Limits
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 11-1-5.04 (Structure Height)
Maximum Height (feet/stories) 42' 42' 42' 42' 42' 28' 42' 28' 42'/3 Stories 56'/4 Stories Building Area Coverage Maximum Lot Area allowed to be Covered by Buildings (percentage includes all buildings) 50% 50% 50% 60% 65% None 85% 65% 60% 60% Notes: (1) SF = Square Feet. (2) Where a lot abuts the turnaround at the end of a Cul-de-sac street, the setback required in any of the Re...
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