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 3, 2026.
Zoning districts
- REResidential
Residential Estate
Residential Estate district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- RLResidential
Residential Low Density
Residential Low Density district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- RSResidential
Residential Single-Family
Residential Single-Family district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- TFResidential
Two-Family
Two-Family district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- THResidential
Townhouse
Townhouse district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- MF-1Residential
Low Density Multifamily
Low Density Multifamily district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- MF-2Residential
High Density Multifamily
High Density Multifamily district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- MHResidential
Manufactured Housing
Manufactured Housing district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- CNCommercial
Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- C-1Commercial
Local Commercial
Local Commercial district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- C-3Commercial
General Commercial
General Commercial district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- OFCommercial
Office
Office district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- INIndustrial
Industrial
Industrial district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- AGSpecial purpose
Agriculture
Agriculture district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- BPSpecial purpose
Business Park
Business Park district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- PFSpecial purpose
Public Facilities
Public Facilities district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- PUDSpecial purpose
Planned Unit Development
Planned Unit Development district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- MU-DTMixed use
Mixed Use Downtown
Mixed Use Downtown district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections before acting.
- MUMixed use
Mixed Use
Mixed Use district under the Georgetown Unified Development Code; confirm the current zoning map, overlays, site plan conditions, utilities, and cited UDC sections 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 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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