Round Rock, Texas zoning
A plain-language summary of the Round Rock zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Municode, last reviewed July 3, 2026.
Zoning districts
- AGResidential
Agricultural
Low-intensity agricultural land with future urban potential (Sec. 2-12). Ten acre minimum lots. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SF-RResidential
Single-Family - Rural
Large lot rural residential district (Sec. 2-13). Two acre minimum lots. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SF-1Residential
Single-Family - Large Lot
Large lot single-family district (Sec. 2-14). 10,000 square foot minimum lots. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SF-2Residential
Single-Family - Standard Lot
The standard single-family district (Sec. 2-15), with conventional, zero lot line, and village residential lot options. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SF-3Residential
Single-Family - Mixed Lot
Single-family district with estate, standard, and small lot options and increased design standards (Sec. 2-16). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SF-DResidential
Single-Family - Downtown
Low density residential district scaled to established downtown neighborhoods (Sec. 2-17). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MHResidential
Manufactured Housing
District for manufactured housing on single lots (Sec. 2-18). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- TFResidential
Two-Family
Moderate density district where attached single-family (two-family) buildings are permitted (Sec. 2-19). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- THResidential
Townhouse
Townhouse district, single-lot or common-lot development (Sec. 2-20). Often a transition between lower and higher intensity uses. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- SRResidential
Senior
District for senior housing, including apartments and assisted living restricted to senior use (Sec. 2-21). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MF-1Residential
Multifamily - Low Density
Low density multifamily district intended to be compatible with nearby single-family neighborhoods (Sec. 2-22). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MF-2Residential
Multifamily - Medium Density
Medium density multifamily district (Sec. 2-23). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MF-3Residential
Multifamily - Urban
High density urban multifamily district that develops only through a PUD; uses and dimensional standards are set in each PUD (Sec. 2-24). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- C-1Commercial
General Commercial
Medium intensity general commercial district (Sec. 2-32). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- C-1aCommercial
General Commercial - Limited
Limited general commercial district at low-medium intensity (Sec. 2-33). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- C-2Commercial
Local Commercial
Local commercial and office district for sites of two acres or less (Sec. 2-34). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- OF-1Commercial
General Office
General office district, often a transition between commercial and residential areas (Sec. 2-42). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- OF-2Commercial
Mid-Rise Office
Mid-rise office district for more intense office development (Sec. 2-43). Two acre minimum lot size. Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- BPIndustrial
Business Park
Office, research and development, and light industrial uses in a campus setting (Sec. 2-44). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- LIIndustrial
Light Industrial
Light manufacturing, assembly, and other nonpolluting industry (Sec. 2-45). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- IIndustrial
Industrial
Traditional industrial uses and vehicle repair facilities (Sec. 2-46). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MIIndustrial
Mining
District that accommodates existing mining operations (Sec. 2-47). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- PF-1Special purpose
Public Facilities - Low Intensity
Low intensity public and civic uses, including places of worship (Sec. 2-56). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- PF-2Special purpose
Public Facilities - Medium Intensity
Medium intensity public uses such as public offices, religious campuses, educational and assisted living facilities (Sec. 2-57). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- PF-3Special purpose
Public Facilities - High Intensity
High intensity public uses such as offices, institutions, hospitals, and educational facilities (Sec. 2-58). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- OSSpecial purpose
Open Space
Public and private land kept primarily as open space (Sec. 2-59). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MU-1Mixed use
Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core
Downtown historic commercial core with retail, dining, entertainment, and upper story residential (Sec. 2-71). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MU-2Mixed use
Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density
Downtown mixed-use district combining moderate density residential and commercial development (Sec. 2-72). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MU-LMixed use
Mixed-Use Limited
Single-family and commercial uses in a neighborhood setting on the east end of downtown (Sec. 2-73). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MU-RMixed use
Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot
Small lot redevelopment district permitting mixed uses (Sec. 2-74). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- MU-GMixed use
Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot
Comprehensive mixed-use development of large tracts (Sec. 2-75). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text before acting.
- PUDSpecial purpose
Planned Unit Development
Each PUD has unique standards in its adopting ordinance; this code applies unless the PUD ordinance supersedes it (Sec. 2-76). Confirm the current zoning map, any overlay district, PUD or development agreement conditions, and the cited section text 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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