Anna, Texas zoning

A plain-language summary of the Anna zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Franklin Publishing (eCode360), city-hosted PDF, last reviewed July 3, 2026.

Zoning districts

• AGResidential

  Agricultural

  Large-tract agricultural district for crop production, ranching, livestock, wildlife management, and agrarian lifestyle uses; protects agricultural land from encroaching development (Sec. 9.04.009). One-acre (43,560 square foot) minimum lot size. Default district for newly annexed land unless another district is selected at annexation (Sec. 9.04.009(d)).

• SF-20.0Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-20.0)

  Single-family district on roughly half-acre lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.010). 20,000 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-14.5Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-14.5)

  Single-family district on roughly one-third-acre lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.011). 14,500 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-12.0Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-12.0)

  Single-family district on roughly quarter-acre lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.012). 12,000 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-10.5Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-10.5)

  Single-family district on relatively ample lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.013). 10,500 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-8.4Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-8.4)

  Single-family district on relatively ample lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.014). 8,400 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-7.2Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-7.2)

  Single-family district on relatively ample lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.015). 7,200 square foot minimum lot size.

• SF-6.0Residential

  Single-Family Residential (SF-6.0)

  Single-family district on relatively smaller lots, appropriately located near agricultural and other single-family areas (Sec. 9.04.016). 6,000 square foot minimum lot size.

• MDResidential

  Mixed-Density Residential

  Medium-density district encouraging a mix of single-family and two-family housing with community amenities in compact, walkable neighborhoods (Sec. 9.04.017). 4,500 square foot minimum lot size; attached single-family and two-family lots may go as small as 2,400 square feet per unit.

• MFResidential

  Multi-Family Residential

  High-density multifamily district transitioning between medium-density residential and commercial nodes; encourages open space and access to light and air (Sec. 9.04.018). Maximum density 25 units per acre for multifamily, 12 units per acre for townhome units and single-unit/duplex parks.

• C-1Commercial

  Local Commercial

  Small-scale neighborhood offices, low-intensity retail and service businesses, and limited locally-scaled mixed-use, pedestrian-scaled and transitional between neighborhoods and more intensive commercial areas (Sec. 9.04.019). Maximum building size 15,000 square feet.

• C-2Commercial

  Regional Commercial

  Medium- to large-scale retail, service, entertainment, and office development for a regional market, including big-box and anchor retailers and automobile-oriented shopping centers (Sec. 9.04.020).

• MUMixed use

  Mixed-Use

  Development outside downtown with identifiable centers and edges, a walkable pattern, accessible open space, and a mix of entertainment, commercial, residential, and office uses in a higher-density, pedestrian-oriented environment (Sec. 9.04.021). Build-to-zone of 0-20 feet for the front yard.

• DTMixed use

  Downtown

  Implements the Anna 2050 Downtown Master Plan for pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use, urban infill redevelopment of the historic downtown (Sec. 9.04.022). Geographically divided into two zones with different dimensional standards: Core (CE) and Neighborhood (ND). Development over 42 feet in height requires a specific use permit.

• I-1Industrial

  Light Industrial

  Manufacturing, jobbing commercial, wholesale, fabrication, research, and general industrial uses that are clean, quiet, and free of hazardous or objectionable impacts; transitions between heavy industrial uses and less intensive commercial and residential areas (Sec. 9.04.023). Development over 42 feet in height requires a specific use permit.

• I-2Industrial

  Heavy Industrial

  Manufacturing, processing, assembling, storing, testing, and other extensive and intensive industrial uses that need large sites, open storage, and access to major transportation networks; may be incompatible with less intensive commercial and residential uses (Sec. 9.04.024). Development over 42 feet in height requires a specific use permit.

• THORSpecial purpose

  Thoroughfare Overlay

  Overlay district applying design flexibility standards along US 75, White Street (FM 455), Powell Parkway (SH 5), Sam Rayburn Memorial Highway (SH 121), and the Collin County Outer Loop, within 500 feet of the right-of-way or to the back of abutting lots (Sec. 9.04.025). The Downtown (DT) district is exempt from THOR. Building lots along a highway on the Master Thoroughfare Plan must be at least one acre, with 100-foot minimum nonresidential lot width and 50-foot minimum nonresidential front yard setback.

• PDSpecial purpose

  Planned Development

  Combines and mixes uses allowed in other districts with flexibility in use and site design; each PD district's own dimensional standards, uses, and conditions are set in its adopting ordinance (Sec. 9.04.026). Requires a minimum of 5 contiguous acres. Confirm the adopting PD ordinance for the specific property before acting.

Rules by topic

• Permitted usesWhat you can do by right in each zoning district.
• Special land usesUses that need special approval before they are allowed.
• SetbacksHow far buildings must sit from property lines.
• Building heightHeight limits by district, and the exceptions.
• Lot coverageHow much of a lot buildings may cover.
• Lot size and widthMinimum lot area and width requirements.
• ParkingRequired spaces, driveway rules, and surfaces.
• Accessory dwelling unitsWhether a second dwelling unit is allowed.
• Garages, sheds, and accessory structuresSize caps, setbacks, and height limits for detached structures.
• FencesHeight limits, placement, and prohibited materials.
• SignsWhat signs are allowed and where.
• Home occupationsRunning a business from a residence.
• Variances and appealsWho decides, what standard applies, and the sequence.

Common questions

• Can I add an accessory dwelling unit?
• Can I build a fence?
• Can I operate a short-term rental or park a recreational vehicle here?
• Can I run a home business here?
• Can I use this property for retail?
• Do I need special approval for my use?
• How do I request a variance?
• How much parking is required?
• How tall can I build?
• What setbacks apply to this property?