3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Collin County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Collin County has no zoning authority in unincorporated areas, so setbacks come from platted deed restrictions. Cities set typical residential setbacks of 25 ft front, 10 ft rear, 5-7.5 ft sides.
Collin County is under DFW International Airport and Addison Airport airspace protection. Cities cap residential height at 35-40 ft (2.5-3 stories). Structures over 200 ft require FAA Form 7460-1 notification.
Collin County cities cap single-family lot coverage at 40-50% of total lot area including house, garage, and accessory structures. Impervious surface limits run 50-70% depending on zoning district.
4 cities in Collin County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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