Plano, Texas Zoning Map
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Plano, Texas Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Plano's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
SF-7 Single Family Residence 7 | - | 10,940.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
SF-9 Single Family Residence 9 | - | 8,385.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
SF-6 Single Family Residence 6 | - | 2,901.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
CE Commercial Employment | - | 2,699.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Plano regulates land through 56 zoning districts, and the employment districts are unusually differentiated. Commercial Employment covers roughly 2,700 acres, Regional Employment about 610, a Research And Technology Center roughly 806 and Light Industrial 1 about 1,584.
Naming two districts employment rather than commercial or industrial states that the city cares about jobs on that land regardless of sector, and Commercial Employment is the fourth largest classification.
The residential districts state lot size at 6, 7 and 9, with SF-7 the largest at roughly 10,940 acres and SF-9 at about 8,385. A combined district covering both 7 and 9 spans roughly 627 acres, giving flexibility on transitional sites.
A Patio Home district covers roughly 1,196 acres and a Single Family Residence Attached district about 462.
One district combines retail and general office in a single code at roughly 1,115 acres, and an Urban Mixed Use district covers about 347.
An Estate Development district covers roughly 486 acres.
Agricultural covers roughly 2,118 acres, and the commercial ladder runs neighborhood office, general office, retail, corridor commercial and regional commercial, together covering roughly 5,840 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Plano zoning: frequently asked questions
How are Plano's employment districts organised?
Commercial Employment covers roughly 2,700 acres, Regional Employment about 610 and a Research And Technology Center roughly 806. Naming them employment states that the city cares about jobs regardless of sector.
How is residential lot size stated?
At 6, 7 and 9, with SF-7 the largest at roughly 10,940 acres and SF-9 at about 8,385. A combined district covering both 7 and 9 spans roughly 627 acres.
How much attached housing capacity is there?
A Patio Home district covers roughly 1,196 acres and a Single Family Residence Attached district about 462, with multifamily districts at 2 and 3 covering roughly 1,851 acres.
Are there combined use districts?
Yes, one combines retail and general office in a single code covering roughly 1,115 acres, giving the city a defined mixed commercial category.
How much commercial land is there?
Roughly 5,840 acres across neighborhood office, general office, retail, corridor commercial and regional commercial districts, with a Central Business district at about 755 acres.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Plano planning department before acquisition or design.