Waxahachie, Texas zoning
A plain-language summary of the Waxahachie zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Municode, last reviewed July 6, 2026.
Zoning districts
- FDResidential
Future Development
A holding district for land awaiting urban development, on three acre minimum lots (Sec. 3.02).
- RRResidential
Rural Residential
Rural residential on two acre lots preserving open, low-density character (Sec. 3.03).
- SF1Residential
Single-Family Residential-1
Large-lot single-family detached housing on 16,000 square foot lots (Sec. 3.04).
- SF2Residential
Single-Family Residential-2
Single-family detached housing on 12,500 square foot lots (Sec. 3.05).
- SF3Residential
Single-Family Residential-3
Single-family detached housing on 10,000 square foot lots, the standard suburban lot (Sec. 3.06).
- 2FResidential
Two-Family Residential (Duplex)
Duplex two-family residential at 4,500 square feet per unit (Sec. 3.07).
- MF1Residential
Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1
Apartment development up to 18 dwelling units per gross acre at 2,420 square feet per unit (Sec. 3.08).
- MF2Residential
Multiple-Family Dwelling District-2
Higher-form multifamily at the same 18 units per acre density as MF1, distinguished by form and use standards (Sec. 3.09).
- MHResidential
Mobile Home District
Mobile home district at 3,000 square feet per unit (Sec. 3.10).
- MURResidential
Mixed Use Residential
Mixed-use residential up to 30 dwelling units per gross acre on a one acre minimum site (Sec. 3.11).
- DNResidential
Downtown Neighborhood
Downtown Neighborhood district for walkable near-downtown housing on 10,000 square foot lots (Sec. 3.12).
- MUNRCommercial
Mixed Use Nonresidential
Mixed-use nonresidential allowing up to 60 dwelling units per gross acre alongside commercial uses on a one acre minimum site (Sec. 3.13).
- OCommercial
Office
Office and professional uses on small commercial lots up to two stories (Sec. 3.14).
- NSCommercial
Neighborhood Service District
Neighborhood-serving retail and service uses on 7,000 square foot lots (Sec. 3.15).
- GRCommercial
General Retail District
General retail uses on 7,000 square foot lots up to two stories (Sec. 3.16).
- CACommercial
Central Area District
The Central Area district for the downtown core, with no minimum lot area and a 20 foot minimum lot width (Sec. 3.17).
- CCommercial
Commercial District
General commercial uses on the city's smallest commercial lots (Sec. 3.18).
- LI1Industrial
Light Industrial District-1
Light industrial uses on 7,000 square foot lots (Sec. 3.19).
- LI2Industrial
Light Industrial District-2
Light industrial uses with a wider lot standard than LI1 (Sec. 3.20).
- HIIndustrial
Heavy Industrial District
Heavy industrial uses on 10,000 square foot lots, the city's most intensive district (Sec. 3.21).
- APSpecial purpose
Airport District
The Airport district governing uses around the municipal airport on 15,000 square foot lots (Sec. 3.22).
- PDSpecial purpose
Planned Development
A negotiated district whose uses and dimensional standards are set by the adopting PD ordinance rather than a base district table.
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
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- Can I build a shed, garage, or other accessory structure?
- Can I build a second dwelling or accessory dwelling unit?
- Can I run a business out of my home?
- What is the minimum lot size in each district?
- How do I apply for a variance or a zoning change?
- How many parking spaces does my project need?
- How tall can my building be?
- What are the required yard setbacks?
- What can I build on this property?
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