Zoning & Other Development Ordinances

The requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance apply to the use and development of all land within the City. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance includes dimensional standards, such as setbacks, lot size, building height, floor area ratio (F.A.R) and site development standards, such as parking, landscaping and other special development regulations, based on land use. 

The posted ordinances are for information purposes only. If there is more than one ordinance for a Planned Development or if you need clarification, please contact a planner in the Planning Division at 972-919-2542. You may access the City of Farmers Branch complete Code of Ordinances on the Municode Website. To find out the zoning classification of a property, please access our online map.

If you are planning new commercial construction, a remodel or an ownership change to an existing business, please review the Community Services Department's Guidelines for New Businesses. 

Interactive Zoning Map
Guidelines for New Businesses

Recent Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendments  

  • Ordinance 3701 – Expansion of Beer and Wine Sales Overlay District and Alcoholic Beverage (On-Premise) Overlay Districts to the Mira Lago Peninsula
  • Ordinance 3695 – Outdoor Patios

Multifamily Development Policy

The multifamily development policy was adopted by City Council in November 2021. It provides guidance to staff, developers, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council regarding building location, density, sight design and building design of new multi-family development within Farmers Branch. This policy is primarily intended to be used in evaluating zoning applications in tandem with applicable comprehensive plans and zoning regulations at the time of rezoning and to some extent, detailed site plan consideration. Applicants considering multifamily development should review this policy before submitting a zoning application.

Subdivision Ordinance

The Subdivision Ordinance sets forth the general rules and regulations governing platting and subdivision of land to provide for safe and orderly development within the City of Farmers Branch. These regulations were originally adopted in February 1983 with Ordinance No. 1430 and have been amended over time with Ordinances No. 1606, 3469, and 3585. Below is a consolidated version of the City's Subdivision Regulations: 

Other Pertinent Ordinances