Katy vs Richmond
How do lot coverage limits rules compare between Katy, TX and Richmond, TX?
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
No data available yet for Katy.
Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County
Richmond regulates development through minimum open space ratios and landscape surface ratios rather than a single lot coverage cap, with residential ratios from zero to 40 percent and commercial ratios from one to 25 percent.
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| Fact | Katy | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| GR Standard OSR | - | 10% minimum |
| Planned Suburban 2 | - | 40% open space |
| Pools count | - | Toward lot coverage |
| Commercial LSR | - | 1% to 25% minimum |
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Katy FAQ
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Richmond FAQ
Does Richmond cap how much of my lot I can build on?
Indirectly. The UDC sets minimum Open Space Ratios that effectively cap coverage. General Residential Standard lots must keep at least 10 percent as open space.
Do driveways and pools count toward lot coverage?
Yes. UDC Section 7.1.106 includes driveways, walkways, parking lots, and other non-elevated structures like pools when calculating lot coverage based on the improved hard surface area.
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