Unincorporated Harris County has no zoning and therefore no county-wide height limits for structures. Height restrictions come from subdivision plat restrictions, deed restrictions, and FAA height regulations near airports. Harris County fire code requires fire access for taller buildings.
Harris County is famously unzoned — there are no county-wide building height limits in unincorporated areas. Individual subdivision plats filed with the county may contain height restrictions enforced through deed covenants. FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 77) require notification and possible height restrictions for structures near George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports. The Harris County fire code, based on the 2021 International Fire Code, requires fire apparatus access and fire flow calculations for buildings exceeding certain heights, which may practically limit construction without adequate fire infrastructure.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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