PARKING IN FRONT SETBACK IN DRAFT ORDINANCE
Absent. It’s just not here.
No parking pads in the Front Setback had support in Neighborhood Meetings. But it isn’t in the draft.
What’s up?
Not Regulated
Further discussion about front yard coverage and the prohibition of parking pads in the front yard (i.e., surfaces other than the driveway made of permeable materials such as gravel, to allow for addtional parking)
City email “LWCD Expansion meeting Update,” 9/27/2022
Majority favored existing CD2 requirement (and base code) of min of 2 off street parking spots behind front setback of home.
City email “LWCD Expansion meeting Update,” 9/18/2022
Front Setback
See the diagram from the City of Dallas Below:
MORE CD2 EXPANSION DETAILS
Appealing a Denied Building Review Form: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork.
Attic. You are limited to two stories and may not have an attic story.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted.
Driveways: Concrete May Not Be Tinted
Driveways: Gravel is prohibited except between ribbons in ribbon driveways.
Driveways: Must be Between Eight and Twelve Feet Wide
Driveways: Corner Lots May Not Have Access from both the Front or Side Street
Driveways: Gravel is Allowable ONLY Between Ribbons in Ribbon Driveways
Driveways: Asphalt is Prohibited
Demolition Clause: A Standard for Demolition No One Can Meet
Dormers Facing Street May Not Exceed Six Feet in Width
Fences: No Fences within the Front Setback, No Fences within 5 Feet of the Side Setback
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence.
Foundation: Finished Floor Level for Main Buildings Must be at least 12 Inches Above Grade
Front Yard Lot Coverage: No More than 35% of the Front Yard May Be Paved or Hardscaped
Garages: Not Allowed in Wrap-Around and No Front-Facing Garages
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Materials: First story of main buildings must be brick or stone, or a combination of the two
Materials: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding are Prohibited
Paint: No More than One Body Color and Max of Three Trim Colors
Paint: Black is Prohibited as a Main Body Color
Parking: No Parking within Front Setback
Porch Enclosures Must Have a Minimum of 75 Percent Glass or Screen and be Transparent
Porch Infill Must be Inset a Minimum of 2 inches within the Existing Openings
Porch Infill Materials must match the existing materials
Porte-Cocheres May Not Be Enclosed
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for you
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Fine: $2,000 per protected tree removed or seriously damaged.
Walkways: Tinted or colored concrete is prohibited.
Walkways Must be a Minimum of 2 Feet from the Driveway
Walkways Must Be Continous with No Separation
Walkways: Gravel and asphalt are prohibited.
Waterfall Steps leading from the w
Waterfall Steps leading from the walkway to the main building should be retained.
Windows: Must fit the wall opening. Infill surrounding the window is not allowed.
Windows: Bare metal is prohibited.
Windows and Doors Must Have Transparent, Stained or Leaded Glass