Building Setbacks & Zoning in Bell County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bell County, Texas.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bell County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Setback Rules
Bell County Subdivision Regulations § 301.1 sets the building setback lines shown on every recorded plat in the unincorporated county: 50 feet from the right-of-way on major highways and roads, 25 feet on other public roads, and 15 feet in a cul-de-sac turnaround. The standard applies at platting under Local Government Code Chapter 233.
Building Setback Lines in Bell County, TX
Some RestrictionsBell County Subdivision Regulations, § 301.1
301.1 Building Setback Lines: Building setback lines shall be established as follows in accordance with Chapter 233, Local Government Code. (a) The front Setback line on major highways and roads shall be fifty (50') feet from the edge of the right of way. (b.) The front Setback line on all public roads other than major highways and roads shall be twenty-five (25') feet from the edge of right of...
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Bell County
1 cities in Bell County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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