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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Sherman, TX (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Sherman, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Downtown Design Guide

In the City of Sherman, Texas, the central business district overlay in Sherman Code of Ordinances § 14.03.009 sets mandatory building design rules downtown. At least 85% of exterior walls must be masonry or glass, no blank wall can face a public street, and the planning and zoning commission reviews every site plan and set of elevations.

Sherman TX Downtown Design Standards: Central Business District Overlay

Significant Restrictions

Sherman Code of Ordinances § 14.03.009

(A) The purpose of this subsection is to maintain the historical architecture and character of city's central business district. ... (i) All buildings and structures shall have at least 85% of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, constructed of masonry or glass wall construction, in accordance with the city building regulations code and fire prevention and protection code. No ...