Royse City, Texas zoning
A plain-language summary of the Royse City zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Municode, last reviewed July 5, 2026.
Zoning districts
- AResidential
Agricultural District
Fringe-area agricultural land for farms, ranches, orchards, very low density single-family homes, and temporary holding zoning where utilities and public services are not yet available.
- SF-1Residential
Single-Family Residential Low Density
Low density single-family detached neighborhoods, plus community facilities compatible with suburban residential living, with larger lots and conventional setbacks.
- SF-2Residential
Single-Family Residential Moderate Density
Moderate density single-family detached neighborhoods, similar to SF-1 but with smaller lots and higher permitted density.
- MHResidential
Manufactured Home District
Manufactured home district for placement and occupancy of HUD-code manufactured homes under district spacing and site standards.
- MF-1Residential
Multifamily District - Moderate Density
High-density multifamily residential district for apartment and condominium style development with standards intended to protect nearby residential areas.
- MF-2Residential
Multifamily District - High Density
Higher-intensity multifamily district for dense apartment and condominium style development where greater residential intensity is appropriate.
- C1Commercial
Commercial District - Office, Retail, Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood office, retail, and service district for convenience goods and services near residential areas, excluding higher-intensity general commercial uses.
- C2Commercial
General Commercial District
General commercial district for retail, commercial, and service uses similar to C1 but allowing broader and more intensive commercial activity.
- IIndustrial
Industrial/Manufacturing District
Manufacturing and industrial district for uses with industrial operating characteristics that need separation from residential and lighter commercial areas.
- PDSpecial purpose
Planned Development District
Planned development district that combines or mixes uses with flexible standards adopted through a site-specific development plan.
- HPSpecial purpose
Heritage Preservation Overlay District
Heritage Preservation overlay for protection, enhancement, and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, and structures with historical or cultural value.
- I-30 CODSpecial purpose
Interstate 30 Corridor Overlay District
Interstate 30 Corridor Overlay District for properties along the I-30 corridor, adding corridor appearance, access, and development standards over base zoning.
- TCODSpecial purpose
Town Center Overlay District
Town Center Overlay District for town-center properties, adding land use, building form, and streetscape standards over base zoning.
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.
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