FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES.
Austin City Code § 25-2-778
in effect§ 25-2-778 - FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES.
(A) This section applies to a single-family residential use.
(B) The minimum front yard setback is the lesser of:
(1) the setback prescribed by Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations); or
(2) the setback prescribed by Subsection (D) or (E).
(C) In making a determination under Subsection (D) or (E), only a side lot with a single-family residential use is considered.
(D) This subsection applies to an interior lot.
(1) If the lots on both sides of an interior lot are legally developed, the minimum front yard setback of the interior lot is equal to the average of the setbacks of the principal structures on the side lots.
(2) If only one lot on a side of an interior lot is legally developed, the minimum front yard setback of the interior lot is equal to the setback of the principal structure on the side lot.
(E) This subsection applies to a corner lot.
(1) If the lot on the side of the corner lot is legally developed, the minimum front yard setback of the corner lot is equal to the setback of the principal structure on the side lot.
(2) If the lot on the side of the corner lot is vacant, the minimum front yard setback of the corner lot is equal to the average setbacks of the principal structures on the other lots in the block on the same side of the street.
Source: Ord. 030925-64; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20231207-001, Pt. 17, 12-18-23.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_CUSDERE_ART4ADRECEUS_SPARESPUS_S25-2-778FRYASECEREUSFetched: 10/27/2026