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Active Zone · Dallas County Primary · Dallas County, TX

IM Industrial Manufacturing
Dallas County Primary, Texas

General manufacturing and heavy industrial.

Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County Primary · county
Updated: 2026-03-29 0 Parcels

Jurisdiction Context

Dallas County Primary county county_primary

This zone is currently grouped under Dallas County Primary inside Dallas County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

Max Height
65
Feet · ~6 stories
Max FAR
0.50
Floor Area Ratio
Min. Lot Size
20K
sq ft · 0.46 ac
Max Lot Coverage
N/A
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 0.5, this zone allows 36% more floor area ratio than the Dallas County commercial zone average of 0.78 — a trade-off that typically correlates with more conservative built form.

Height Profile

The 65-foot height allowance is 18 ft taller than the Dallas County average across all p5_zones (47 ft), supporting land uses that benefit from vertical massing, including hotel flags, medical office towers, and mixed-use development.

County Portfolio Position

There are 17 total zoning designations in Dallas County, of which 4 are commercial. IM is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 0% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Land Value Context

At Dallas County's average land value of $41.6/sf and a FAR of 0.5, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in IM p5_zones is approximately $83.2/sf — a mid-market entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
50 ft
Building Height
Max by-right
65 ft
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.50
Min. Lot Size
20,000 sf

Permitted Uses

The IM zone's permitted use schedule for Dallas County, TX is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — IM in Dallas County

ℹ️ IM Corridors in Dallas County

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sq ft
Max Buildable GFA
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Max Footprint
Coverage limit
Est. Stories
@ 12 ft/floor
Bonus FAR GFA
With incentives
Est. Parking Req.
@ 4/1K sf retail

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Entitlement Process — Dallas County

01
Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)
Free consultation with Dallas County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.
2–4 weeks
02
DRC / Site Plan Submission
Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.
30–90 days
03
Building Permit
Submit to Dallas County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.
4–12 weeks
04
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.
Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IM zoning in Dallas County, TX?
General manufacturing and heavy industrial.
What is the maximum building height for IM in Dallas County?
The maximum building height in IM zoning in Dallas County is 65 feet by right.
Can you build a drive-thru in IM zoning in Dallas County?
Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Dallas County Planning & Zoning.
What is the minimum lot size for IM zoning in Dallas County?
The minimum lot size for IM zoning in Dallas County is 20,000 square feet (0.46 acres).
⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Dallas County Primary Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2026-03-29. Contact: 214-653-7151.