Zoning Ordinance - City of Frisco

Adoption Date: April 5, 2011 Zoning Ordinance City of Frisco, Texas
2.03.11. TH – Townhome District
(A) General Purpose and Descriptions
The TH – Townhome District provides for the development of attached residential dwelling units in
structures built to accommodate three to eight units per structure.
Open space is encouraged in this District through provisions set forth in the standards for the
District.
(B) Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in the TH – Townhome District are outlined in Subsection 3.01. Use of Land and
Buildings (Page 84).
(1) Community Owned or Multiple Ownership Areas.
Common open space, community centers, an access gates, an entrance guard facilities,
recreational buildings and facilities are permitted uses provided they are incidental to the
above-described residential uses, are approved on a Final Plat, and meet the following
conditions.
a. In accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance, a homeowners association (HOA) shall be
established to maintain open space, recreational areas, and other commonly owned
facilities.
1. The developer is responsible for drafting the HOA documents pertaining to the HOA’s
responsibilities to maintain these areas.
b. Prior to approval of a Final Plat, a document establishing the HOA shall be submitted to the
city for review and approved by the City Attorney for conformance with all requirements
and other applicable ordinances.
1. The City Attorney shall review and approve the HOA documents pertaining to
maintenance of the HOA areas prior to their recording at the County.
2. The developer is responsible for reimbursement of the City Attorney’s fees for reviewing
these documents.
(C) Area Regulations
Property and buildings shall conform to the related standards listed within 2.06.04. Residential
Districts Development Standards (Page 81) and the following regulations. If there is a conflict
between 2.06.04. and the following regulations, the following regulations shall control.
(1) Minimum Front Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet
(2) Minimum Side Yard
a. Five (5) feet from a side property line when adjacent to open space lots or amenity center
lots
b. Fifteen (15) feet from a side property line when adjacent to detached residential dwelling
units
c. Twenty (20) feet from a side property line when adjacent to a dedicated street
(3) Minimum Rear Yard
Twenty (20) feet, sixty (60) feet when the building is in excess of one story and adjacent to a
Single Family Zoning District.
(4) Structure Separation: Structures on the same parcel shall have the following setbacks and/or
minimum distance between structures.
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Section 2: Zoning Districts