Zoning divides the City into distinct districts for the purpose of regulating the use and development of land in order to minimize conflicts between uses, protect property values, and enhance the urban environment. Allowable uses within any geographic area of the City is dependent upon the zoning designation of that location.

In addition to the various standard zoning districts, Garland utilizes four geographic zoning overlay districts, which modify the uses allowed and development regulations within each standard zoning category. The location of the Zoning Overlay Districts can be determined using the Zoning Map (Overlay Districts are shaded grey) or by calling the Planning Department. In instances in which ordinance regulations conflict, the more stringent requirement is applicable.
 
Planned Development (PD) Districts are specially created zoning districts that allow for the permitted uses and development regulations to be tailored for a particular property. Planned Development Districts are referred to by the PD number. The first two numbers refer to the year in which the zoning district application was made. For example, PD 00-04 was fourth Planned Development District applied for in 2000. For the regulations pertaining to a Planned Development District, contact the Planning Department.
Information on the website is considered unofficial. For questions, interpretations, and subsequent modifications, please contact the Planning Department at 972-205-2445. 
 

Zoning Ordinance

Lake Edge Zoning District and Development Standards

AG (Agriculture)
AU (Automotive Uses) Overlay  
C-1, C-2 (Commercial)
CA-1 (Central Area-1)
CA-2 (Central Area-2) 
D (Duplex) 
FW (Freeway) 
GB (General Business) 
HS (Health Service) 
I-1 (Industrial-1)
I-2 (Industrial-2) 
MF-12, MF-18 (Multifamily) 
NS (Neighborhood Service) 
O-1 (Office-1)
O-2 (Office-2) 
PD (Planned Development) 
SC (Shopping Center)
SF/16, SF/10, SF/7 (Single-Family)
IH 30 Overlay Uses
IH 635 Overlay Uses 
SH 190 Overlay Uses