Building Setbacks & Zoning in Lubbock County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lubbock County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lubbock County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

In unincorporated Lubbock County, a proposed building or setback line must sit at least 25 feet from the edge of right-of-way on public roads other than major highways designated by the Commissioners' Court. The Court records each line on a map filed with the County Clerk under the county's Subdivision Regulations, and abutting owners are charged with legal notice of it.

Yard Setback Lines in Unincorporated Lubbock County

Some Restrictions

Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, § 7.2

Building and setback lines shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') from the edge of the right-of-way on all public roads other than major highways and roads as designated by the Commissioners' Court. ... The Commissioners' Court shall show each building or setback line on a map filed with the County Clerk. ... If the County does not begin the construction of the improvement or widening of ...

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Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Lubbock County

1 cities in Lubbock County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

LubbockPop. 263,648

2 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Structure Height Limits

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