Unincorporated Bell County sets no building-height limit because it cannot zone. Cities do: Temple caps most single-family districts at two to two-and-a-half stories, measured to the mean roof height.
As a non-zoning Texas county, unincorporated Bell County imposes no building-height limit; height is instead constrained by deed restrictions or, near Fort Cavazos, federal land rules. Cities set height by district. Temple's UDC limits single-family districts to two or two-and-a-half stories (AG and UE up to three), and Sec. 4.4 measures height from average established grade to the highest roof point, or the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable roofs, excluding chimneys and similar features. Development near Draughon-Miller Airport must also meet airport height zoning. Confirm the story and height limit for your specific district.
Cities can deny permits or require alteration of over-height structures; the county cannot limit building height on unincorporated land.
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