Converse, TX Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Building heights in Converse are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance on a district-by-district basis. Typical single-family residential districts limit principal structures to 35 feet or two to two-and-a-half stories, measured from average grade to the mid-point of a sloped roof or the top of a flat roof. Accessory structures like detached garages and sheds are usually capped at 15-20 feet. Commercial districts allow taller buildings, often 40-60 feet, but may require step-back setbacks when adjacent to residential zones and must meet fire-truck ladder access under the International Fire Code. Antennas, chimneys, flagpoles, and mechanical equipment are typically exempt up to a specified additional height (often 10-15 feet above the district maximum). Variances require Board of Adjustment approval. Special districts (Planned Development, Overlay, Industrial) may have specific height envelopes. Verify your district's height limit with Converse Planning at (210) 658-5356 before designing a second story or tall accessory building.