3 rules for unincorporated Cameron County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
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 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.
Cameron County sets no maximum building or structure height in unincorporated areas, because Texas counties cannot zone. Height limits come from cities, from airport-approach rules, and near the coast from floodplain elevation requirements.
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.
Cameron 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.
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