Outside the City: What Smith County Says in Tyler

What pole barn work in Tyler actually involves

Smith County's County Ordinances and Policies page (the County's Codification Library index, read October 7, 2026) says that in its entry 10.01. It also lists subdivision regulations as establishing regulations governing the subdivision of land within Smith County.

What the City says about the county

The City's FAQ lists land use restrictions in Smith County among the things its Planning Department does not handle.

Inside or outside the city

The City's FAQ answers how to tell if an address is inside the city limits: visit SmithCountyMapSite.org to see if a property is within the City of Tyler. This site cannot say where any property lies. Sources, as text (read October 7, 2026): Smith County, County Ordinances and Policies (the saved file prints no page address; the County's site), https://www.smith-county.com/; City of Tyler, Development and Planning FAQs, https://www.cityoftyler.org/City-Government/Development-Planning/Property-Owners/Development-Planning-FAQs.

Which page applies depends on where the property sits, which is a physical fact and not a choice. Whether a given site is inside or outside the city, and what rule follows, is a question for the City and the County.

Outside the City: What Smith County Says in Tyler — common questions

Does Smith County have building rules for unincorporated areas?

The County's index says that, other than subdivision regulations, Smith County has no local building policies for construction in unincorporated areas of the county.

Does the County's page say who handles building outside the city?

No. It says what the County does not have and does not name another body.

How do I tell if an address is inside Tyler?

The City's FAQ says to visit SmithCountyMapSite.org to see if a property is within the City of Tyler.