Policy Database
Local Policy
Dallas,
Texas
Establishing activity-based zones for all agricultural uses in the city
Dall., Tex., The Dallas City Code, City of Dallas, Tex. Code of Ordinances, § 51A-4.201 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes regulations for all agricultural uses within the city. Animal production is limited to Agricultural districts as a by-right use, and is allowed via SUP in other districts. Crop production is allowed by-right in all districts. Includes aquaculture, aquaponics, and chicken-raising as “crop production” uses, but prohibits all other “animal grazing and… production.” It establishes spatial requirements for the size of gardens within certain districts. Permits the erection of structures for the treatment and storage of food. It also allows for “bed cover” (hoop houses) only up to four feet tall.
State
Texas
Jurisdiction Name
Dallas
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use