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Right to Farm in Sherman, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

In the City of Sherman, Texas, agricultural zoning is the R-A (Residential Agricultural) District in Sherman Code of Ordinances § 14.02.003. The district protects farm use on the urban fringe until the district classification changes, and it sets a 2 acre minimum lot, a 45 foot building height cap, and a site plan approval before any residential building permit.

Sherman TX R-A Agricultural District Standards

Some Restrictions

Sherman Code of Ordinances § 14.02.003

The R-A (Residential Agricultural) District is intended to provide a location for principally undeveloped or vacant land situated on the fringe of an urban area and used for agricultural purposes but may become an urban area in the future. The types of uses and the area and intensity of uses permitted in this District shall encourage and protect agricultural uses until urbanization is warranted...