3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lubbock County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Lubbock County cannot set building setbacks in unincorporated areas. Cities do. In the City of Lubbock's SF-2 district, a conventional single-family detached home needs a 20-foot front, 5-foot side and 15-foot rear setback.
Lubbock UDC Table 39.02.004.c-2 (SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions)
SF-2, Single-Family Detached Dwelling (conventional): Minimum Front 20 (feet); Minimum Side 5 (feet); Minimum Rear 15 (feet); Minimum Area per lot 5,000 (square feet).
Unincorporated Lubbock County sets no building-height limit because it cannot zone. Cities do: in the City of Lubbock's SF-2 single-family district, most single-family building types are capped at 35 feet.
Lubbock UDC Table 39.02.004.c-2 (SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions)
SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions — Maximum Height (feet): Single-Family Detached Dwelling 35; Single-Family Garden Home 35; Single-Family Cottage 35; Duplex 35; Town-house 45.
Lubbock County sets no lot-coverage limit in unincorporated areas because it cannot zone. Cities do: in the City of Lubbock's SF-2 district, a conventional single-family detached home may cover up to 55 percent of the lot.
Lubbock UDC Table 39.02.004.c-2 (SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions)
SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions — Maximum Coverage (percent of lot): Single-Family Detached Dwelling 55; Single-Family Garden Home 65; Single-Family Cottage 65; Duplex 70; Town-house 70.
1 cities in Lubbock County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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