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Building height in Leander, TX

What the Leander zoning ordinance says about building height, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.

SFR — Single-Family Rural

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFE — Single-Family Estate

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFS — Single-Family Suburban

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFU — Single-Family Urban

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFC — Single-Family Compact

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFL — Single-Family Limited

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFT — Single-Family Townhouse

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

SFU/MH — Single-Family Urban, Manufactured Home

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

TF — Two-Family

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

CH — Cottage Housing

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

TH — Tiny House

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

NR — Neighborhood Residential

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

MF — Multifamily

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

LO — Local Office

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

LC — Local Commercial

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

GC — General Commercial

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

HC — Heavy Commercial

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

HI — Heavy Industrial

Art. VIII, sec. 8 sets a citywide default maximum building/structure height of 35 ft, applicable to every use and site component alike (the composite zoning structure does not vary this base number by district). Sec. 9 lists exceptions: certain features (spires, towers, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar) are exempt unless they exceed 20 ft above the district maximum; public/semi-public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, and schools may reach 60 ft, and churches 75 ft, with 1 additional ft of yard per 2 ft of extra height. A masonry-based development incentive lets nonresidential or multifamily structures reach 45 ft as of right, or up to 90 ft with additional building setback (1 ft of setback per 2 ft of height above 45 ft). Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, any FAA height limits, and overlay status with the Leander Planning Department before relying on this answer.

TOD — Transit Oriented Development (SmartCode)

TOD height standards are review gated pending human verification. Inside the TOD district the Leander SmartCode governs zoning, use, and development; the Composite Zoning Ordinance does not apply. Standards vary by transect or sector designation (for example T4, T5, T6, S1, S2, SD, CD). The controlling text is Leander Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. 14.03, secs. 14.03.002 and 14.03.003; Leander SmartCode. This cell is review gated and should be checked against the live cited source before import or publish. Confirm the parcel's full composite designation, overlays, ordinance conditions, and any PUD or development agreement with the Leander Planning Department before acting.

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