Prosper, Texas zoning

A plain-language summary of the Prosper zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Town-hosted PDF (Unified Development Code), adopted May 1, 2026, last reviewed July 3, 2026.

Zoning districts

• AResidential

  Agricultural

  Estate-style single family dwellings and agricultural uses including farming, ranching, and crop cultivation, intended for areas where utilities or Town services are not yet available (UDC 2.04.D.1). Two acre minimum lots. Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• SF-EResidential

  Single Family-Estate

  Low-density single family residential development with detached dwellings on at least one acre, also appropriate for places of worship, schools, and public parks (UDC 2.04.D.2). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• SF-15Residential

  Single Family-15

  Low-density detached single family dwellings on a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet (UDC 2.04.D.3). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• SF-10Residential

  Single Family-10

  Primarily detached single family dwellings on a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet (UDC 2.04.D.4). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• THResidential

  Townhome

  Attached residential dwelling units in structures of three to six units on adjacent individual lots, capped at ten units per acre, with an HOA required (UDC 2.04.D.5). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• MFResidential

  Multifamily

  High density attached residential development, limited to areas shown on the Future Land Use Plan and required to be developed through a Planned Development District (UDC 2.04.D.6). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• OCommercial

  Office

  Professional, financial, medical, and corporate office uses along with government and major employment centers (UDC 2.04.E.1). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• CCommercial

  Commercial

  Heavy retail, service, and light-intensity wholesale and commercial uses, excluding warehousing, generally compatible with office, retail, and some residential environments (UDC 2.04.E.2). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• IIndustrial

  Industrial

  Light manufacturing, self-storage, recycling, assembly, warehousing, wholesaling, and service operations that do not depend on frequent customer visits (UDC 2.04.E.3). Confirm the current zoning map, any Planned Development or Specific Use Permit conditions, and the cited UDC section text before acting.

• PDSpecial purpose

  Planned Development

  A district that accommodates planned associations of uses (office, commercial, service, residential, or a mix) developed as integral land use units under a Town Council-approved granting ordinance (UDC 2.05). Development standards, including uses, density, lot standards, height, and parking, are set in the individual PD ordinance and control over the base UDC where addressed. Many Prosper parcels, especially older tracts and Downtown Prosper, are zoned PD. Get the specific PD ordinance for the property before relying on any general standard.

• SUPSpecial purpose

  Specific Use Permit

  Not a standalone zoning district; an SUP is a conditional approval layered onto a base district to allow a specific use with Town Council-imposed conditions (UDC 2.06). The zoning map shows the base district prefixed with an S designation for the approved use. Get the specific SUP ordinance and site plan conditions for the property before relying on any general standard.

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 a guest house or 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?