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Denton County, Texas

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Krugerville, Texas

Krugerville, Texas, in Denton County, runs its own zoning code, so the city, not the county, sets lot size, setbacks and RV parking inside city limits1. Building permit and septic rules inside the city were not confirmed; ask Krugerville City Hall. Denton County's Development Permit and septic order cover unincorporated land only2.

At a glance

Zoning
City-adopted zoning code (Chapter 14) with AG, SF-1, SF-1A and other districts13
Minimum lot, AG district
2 acres4
Minimum lot, SF-1 district
21,780 sq ft5
Minimum home size, SF-1
2,000 sq ft of living area6
RV living
Parking limited; no rule found allowing living in an RV outside RV parks7
Septic permits
Denton County Environmental Health covers unincorporated land; inside the city, ask City Hall8

Who to call

Septic permits

Denton County Public Health, Environmental Health Division

On-site sewage facility (septic) permitting in the unincorporated parts of Denton County; ask whether it also covers an address inside Krugerville

940-349-2920

3900 Morse Street, Denton, TX 76208

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 14, 2026.

Off-grid gear

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Does Krugerville, TX have zoning, and what does it mean for lot size and setbacks?

Yes. The City of Krugerville has adopted a zoning ordinance in Chapter 14 of its code1, with districts including AG, SF-1, SF-1A, TF, MH, MF, C1, C2, I and SD13. The rules differ by district, so find your parcel's district first.

In the AG agricultural district, the minimum lot is 2 acres, with at least 150 ft of width and 200 ft of depth4. AG setbacks are 55 ft from the front street, 40 ft on a side street, 20 ft on the side and 30 ft at the rear9. Lots in AG may cover at most 20% with buildings10.

In SF-1, the minimum lot is 21,780 sq ft, with 105 ft of width on interior lots and 115 ft on corner lots5. SF-1 setbacks are 35 ft front, 20 ft on a side street, 15 ft on an interior side and 20 ft at the rear11; lot coverage tops out at 35%12. Building height in both districts is limited to 35 ft or 2-1/2 stories13.

How big must a house be in Krugerville, Texas?

In the SF-1 district, Krugerville requires at least 2,000 sq ft of living area, and SF-1A requires 2,200 sq ft6. The AG district table lists no minimum living area6. Tiny homes and accessory dwellings are governed by the city's use table, which we could not confirm; ask City Hall before buying for that purpose.

Can you live in an RV in Krugerville, TX?

Krugerville limits RV parking rather than welcoming RV living. On residentially zoned property, RVs may be parked in a side yard behind the front entry of the home or in the back yard, and not on vacant or unoccupied lots7. No RV, camper, boat or trailer may be parked in a front yard or front driveway, except for loading and unloading or a temporary permit from City Hall of no more than 10 days, with a maximum of 4 permits per calendar year per address7. We found no city rule permitting living in an RV outside an RV park, and RV parks must sit in a district where they are permitted7. Temporary camping while you build was not confirmed; ask City Hall.

Do you need a building permit in Krugerville, and who issues it?

We could not confirm Krugerville's building permit rules, inspection process or fees; a Krugerville address should be checked with City Hall before any work starts. Do not rely on Denton County's Development Permit inside city limits: that permit applies to development in unincorporated Denton County2, and the county page itself notes that incorporated municipalities may impose separate requirements2.

If the land you are looking at is outside Krugerville's limits, see the Denton County page for the county's rules.

How do septic permits work inside Krugerville?

Texas requires a permit and approved plan to construct, alter, repair or extend an on-site sewage facility14. In most areas, local governments act as TCEQ-authorized agents and run the program, and the TCEQ regional office permits only where no local agent is authorized15. Denton County Environmental Health administers its OSSF order in the unincorporated parts of the county8. Which agent permits a lot inside Krugerville was not confirmed, so ask the city and the Denton County Environmental Health Division16.

A state exemption exists for a single-family home on a tract of at least 10 acres when every TCEQ condition is met, including all system parts at least 100 feet from the property line14. Denton County's rating for conventional septic drain fields is low, with about 10% of soils rated not limited, so expect a site evaluation17.

Building a home in Krugerville: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Krugerville city limits and find its zoning district under Chapter 143.
  2. Check lot area, width and setbacks for that district against your plans4.
  3. Ask City Hall about building permits, inspections and certificate of occupancy; these were not confirmed.
  4. Confirm who permits septic for the address and arrange a site evaluation16.
  5. Ask whether subdividing the land triggers the city's subdivision regulations, found in Chapter 1018.

What stays with Denton County, and what to check before you buy near Krugerville?

Denton County's Development Permit, driveway permits on county roads and floodplain rules apply to unincorporated land, not inside Krugerville2. Denton County's effective property tax rate is 1.7%19, and the median property tax bill is $6,943 a year20. Typical home insurance runs about $2,717 a year21. Floodplain status, water and sewer service, and access were not confirmed for Krugerville; ask City Hall.

Watch-outs

  • Denton County Environmental Health administers septic rules in unincorporated areas, and who permits a lot inside Krugerville city limits could not be confirmed, so ask Krugerville City Hall before you buy or build8.
  • Denton County's Development Permit applies only to unincorporated land, so it is not the answer for a parcel inside Krugerville2.
  • RV parking in Krugerville is limited to side or back yards, and no RVs on vacant lots, so a vacant lot cannot hold an RV during construction under the rule we found7.

Sources

  1. Table of Contents - City of Krugerville, TX (eCode360) (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  2. Development Services, quoted and re-checked
  3. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  4. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  5. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  6. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  7. Article 6: Supplemental District Regulations - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  8. Environmental Health Division | Denton County, TX, quoted and re-checked
  9. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  10. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  11. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  12. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  13. Article 4: Zoning Districts - City of Krugerville, TX (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  14. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. Denton County Public Health, Environmental Health Division (dentoncounty.gov)
  17. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  18. Table of Contents - City of Krugerville, TX (eCode360) (Krugerville), quoted and re-checked
  19. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  20. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  21. Typical home insurance premium: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 14, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Krugerville

Krugerville’s own rules

  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside Krugerville city limits

    “chapter 14 zoning (§ 14.01.001 – § 14.03.005) exhibit 14a zoning ordinance (section 1-1 – section 7-2)”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Zoning districts in Krugerville city: AG, SF-1, SF-1A, SF-2, TF, MH, MF, C1, C2, I, SD1

    “section 4-1 ag - agricultural district. section 4-2 sf-1 - single-family residential district - 1. section 4-2a sf-1a single-family “a” residential district - 1a.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    SF-1 single-family residential district, inside Krugerville city (SF-1A requires 2,200 sq ft)

    • AG district table lists no minimum living area

    minimum living area SF-1: >= 2000 sq ft

    “minimum rear yard 20 ft. maximum lot coverage 35% minimum living area 2,000 s.f. maximum building height 35 ft. or 2-1/2 stories”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    AG agricultural district, inside Krugerville city

    • Minimum lot width 150 ft; minimum lot depth 200 ft

    minimum lot area AG: >= 2 acres

    “ag - zoning district area requirements minimum lot area 2 acres minimum lot width 150 ft. minimum lot depth 200 ft.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — SF-1 single-family residential district, inside Krugerville city
      “sf-1 - zoning district area requirements minimum lot area 21,780 s.f. minimum lot width 105 ft. interior lots 115 ft. corner lots minimum lot depth 105 ft.”
  • SetbacksSpecified

    SF-1 single-family residential district, inside Krugerville city

    • Accessory buildings governed by section 6-2

    front street yard: >= 35 ft · side street yard: >= 20 ft · interior side yard: >= 15 ft · rear yard: >= 20 ft

    “minimum street yard 35 ft. front street 20 ft. side street minimum side yard 15 ft. interior of lot minimum rear yard 20 ft.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Lot coverageSpecified

    AG agricultural district, inside Krugerville city

    maximum lot coverage: <= 20 percent

    “minimum rear yard 30 ft. maximum lot coverage 20% maximum building height 35 ft. or 2-1/2 stories”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — SF-1 single-family residential district, inside Krugerville city
      “minimum rear yard 20 ft. maximum lot coverage 35% minimum living area 2,000 s.f. maximum building height 35 ft. or 2-1/2 stories”
  • Building heightSpecified

    AG agricultural district, inside Krugerville city

    • 35 ft or 2-1/2 stories

    maximum building height: <= 35 ft (or 2-1/2 stories)

    “minimum rear yard 30 ft. maximum lot coverage 20% maximum building height 35 ft. or 2-1/2 stories”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — SF-1 single-family residential district, inside Krugerville city
      “minimum rear yard 20 ft. maximum lot coverage 35% minimum living area 2,000 s.f. maximum building height 35 ft. or 2-1/2 stories”
  • Living in an RVLimited

    RV parking/storage on residentially zoned property inside Krugerville city; no source found permitting RV living outside RV parks

    • RVs may be parked in side yard behind front entry of home or in back yard
    • Not in front yard or front driveway except loading/unloading or a temporary permit up to 10 days, max 4 permits per calendar year per address
    • No RVs on vacant or unoccupied lots
    • RV parks governed by section 6-13 and must be in a district where permitted

    temporary front-yard parking permit: <= 10 days (max 4 permits per calendar year per address)

    “b. no rvs, campers, boats, or trailers may be stored or parked in any front yard or front yard driveway, except as described below: (1) parking for purposes of loading or unloading is allowed. (2) a short-term/temporary parking permit may be obtained at city hall for a period of no more than ten (10) days. (3) a maximum of four (4) short-term/temporary parking permits may be issued per calendar year, per address.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision of land inside Krugerville city

    • Details in Chapter 10 and Exhibit 10A not reviewed
    “chapter 10 subdivision regulation (§ 10.02.001 &ndash; § 10.04.015) exhibit 10a subdivision ordinance”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Krugerville or Denton County directly.

  • Building permit — Building permits inside Krugerville city
  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Krugerville city
  • Building code adopted — Building code adoption inside Krugerville city
  • Inspections — Building inspections inside Krugerville city
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Krugerville city
15 more unanswered
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees
  • Permit process

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Krugerville publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Denton County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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