Building Setbacks & Zoning in Cameron County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Cameron County, Texas.
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Setback Rules
Cameron County has no general zoning setbacks, but its adopted Subdivision Rules set minimum building setbacks in residential subdivisions: at least 10 feet from roads and rights-of-way and at least 5 feet from adjacent property lines where no fire code applies.
Cameron County Subdivision Setbacks: 10 ft From Road, 5 ft From Lines
Light RestrictionsCameron County Subdivision Rules & Regulations, Ch. 1, Sec. 2.6 (Setbacks)
setbacks from roads and right-of-ways shall be a minimum of 10 feet, setbacks from adjacent property lines shall be a minimum of five feet, and shall not conflict with separation or setback distances required by rules governing public utilities, on-site sewerage facilities, or drinking water supplies.
Lot Coverage Limits
Cameron County sets no lot-coverage or floor-area ratio, since Texas counties cannot zone. Its Subdivision Rules do limit density: no more than one single-family dwelling per lot, and a minimum 5,000 sq ft lot on public sewer.
No County Lot-Coverage Ratio; One Dwelling Per Lot in Subdivisions
Light RestrictionsCameron County Subdivision Rules & Regulations, Ch. 1, Sec. 2.7 (Number of Dwellings Per Lot)
No more than one single family detached dwelling shall be located on each lot. A notation of this restriction shall be placed on the face of the final plat. This restriction shall be placed in all deeds and contracts for deeds for real estate sold within the subdivision.
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Cameron County
1 cities in Cameron County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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