Georgetown, Texas zoning
A plain-language summary of the Georgetown zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Municode (Unified Development Code), last reviewed July 5, 2026.
Zoning districts
- REResidential
Residential Estate
Very low density single-family homes on one-acre minimum lots, intended to retain a rural character where topography or a lack of utilities limits density.
- RLResidential
Residential Low Density
Low density single-family homes on lots of at least 10,000 square feet, following the same development pattern as RS on larger lots.
- RSResidential
Residential Single-Family
Medium density single-family neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet.
- TFResidential
Two-Family
Two dwellings in one structure on a single lot, a moderate density district that can buffer RE, RL, and RS areas from more intense development.
- THResidential
Townhouse
Townhouses and attached single-family homes on individual lots, suited to infill and to transitions from residential to non-residential areas.
- MF-1Residential
Low Density Multifamily
Attached and detached multifamily housing such as triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, and condominiums at up to 14 dwelling units per acre.
- MF-2Residential
High Density Multifamily
Attached multifamily development such as apartments and condominiums at up to 24 dwelling units per acre, sited with direct access to major thoroughfares.
- MHResidential
Manufactured Housing
HUD-code manufactured home parks and subdivisions, with special area, design, yard, and open space requirements for each.
- CNCommercial
Neighborhood Commercial
Small-scale offices, convenience goods, and personal services inside neighborhoods, serving adjacent residential areas with pedestrian access.
- C-1Commercial
Local Commercial
Commercial and retail serving nearby residential areas, placed along thoroughfares and corridors rather than residential streets.
- C-3Commercial
General Commercial
Large-scale commercial and retail serving the whole community and its visitors, appropriate only along freeways and major arterials.
- OFCommercial
Office
Offices and related low-traffic uses, workable next to most residential areas and as a transition to commercial areas.
- INIndustrial
Industrial
Manufacturing and industrial activity with heavy vehicle traffic, requiring arterial or freeway access and kept away from residential uses unless separated by a major roadway.
- AGSpecial purpose
Agriculture
Large rural residential, agricultural, and farming uses, and the default district for newly annexed land not yet given a zoning classification.
- BPSpecial purpose
Business Park
Office, research, and light industrial uses in large park-style developments, with more traffic than an office area but fewer heavy vehicles than industrial.
- PFSpecial purpose
Public Facilities
Government and public or quasi-public facilities such as schools, parks, hospitals, airports, and churches, but not industrial facilities or storage yards.
- PUDSpecial purpose
Planned Unit Development
A negotiated district layered on a base zoning district that allows flexible standards for unique or environmentally sensitive properties developed under a common development scheme.
- MU-DTMixed use
Mixed Use Downtown
A mix of commercial, retail, office, and residential uses limited to the traditional downtown, subject to the Downtown Overlay District and the Historic District Design Guidelines.
- MUMixed use
Mixed Use
A dense mixed use district built from sub-districts set by an approved regulating plan, and the home of transit oriented development.
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 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?
- What can I build on this property?
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