Aubrey, Texas zoning

A plain-language summary of the Aubrey zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on eCode360, last reviewed July 8, 2026.

Zoning districts

• AG-RResidential

  Agricultural Residential District

  Very low-density residential/agricultural zoning on one-acre minimum lots with the largest base setbacks in the schedule (Sec. 9; Sec. 22).

• SF1Residential

  Single-Family Residential 1 Acre Lot

  One-acre single-family residential district with 150 foot minimum width, 225 foot minimum depth, and 40% maximum lot coverage (Sec. 10; Sec. 22).

• SF10Residential

  Single-Family Residential 10,000 Square Foot Lot

  Single-family district for 10,000 square foot lots, with 70 foot minimum width and 25 foot front and rear yards (Sec. 11; Sec. 22).

• SF75Residential

  Single-Family Residential 7,500 Square Feet

  Single-family district for 7,500 square foot lots, 60 foot minimum width, 120 foot minimum depth, and 35% maximum lot coverage (Sec. 12; Sec. 22).

• SFACResidential

  Two-Family Residential Attached

  Attached two-family residential district using the same 7,500 square foot lot-area cell as SF75, but allowing 45 foot height and 45% coverage (Sec. 13; Sec. 22).

• MFResidential

  Multiple-Family Residential

  Multiple-family residential district with 75 foot minimum width, 120 foot minimum depth, and density scaled by dwelling-unit count under schedule note A (Sec. 14; Sec. 22).

• GRCommercial

  General Retail

  General retail district up to 45 feet high; dimensional yards are required where nonresidential use abuts residential property (Sec. 15; Sec. 22).

• SCCommercial

  Shopping Center

  Shopping center district up to 50 feet high; the schedule uses note B for lot and yard standards near residential property (Sec. 16; Sec. 22).

• CCommercial

  Commercial

  Commercial district up to 50 feet high; the schedule lists 0 minimum lot area and note B for yards near residential property (Sec. 17; Sec. 22).

• INDIndustrial

  Industrial

  Industrial district up to 50 feet high; the schedule lists 0 minimum lot area and note B for yards near residential property (Sec. 18; Sec. 22).

• MHSpecial purpose

  Mobile Home Park

  Mobile home park district governed through Sec. 19; the schedule sends dimensional standards to that district section by note C.

• PDSpecial purpose

  Planned Development District

  Planned development district whose uses and standards are controlled by the specific adopting ordinance and approved development plan (Sec. 20).

• FPSpecial purpose

  Floodplain District

  Floodplain overlay district applied as an FP prefix; only low-impact flood-compatible uses are allowed unless the overlay is changed under Sec. 21.

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

• Does ZoningVerdict cover Aubrey ETJ or Aubrey-area postal addresses?
• What does the FP floodplain district mean in Aubrey?
• What is the minimum lot size in Aubrey?
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• What setbacks apply in Aubrey?
• Who decides zoning variances in Aubrey?