Laredo residential height limits are 35 feet in R-1, 45 feet in R-2, and unlimited in commercial with FAA review. Laredo International Airport imposes additional height restrictions within the Part 77 surfaces up to 5 miles from runways.
Laredo Land Development Code Chapter 24 caps single-family R-1 residential structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. R-2 multi-family reaches 45 feet. Commercial and industrial zones have no fixed height limit but trigger FAA Form 7460-1 filing for structures exceeding 200 feet or within the Laredo International Airport Part 77 surfaces. The airport imposes conical, horizontal, and approach surfaces extending up to 5 miles from runways 17L/35R, capping heights from 150 to 500 feet depending on distance. Height is measured from average grade to the highest point, excluding chimneys, antennas, and non-occupied rooftop mechanical up to 10 feet above the roofline. Water towers, cell towers, and wind turbines have separate height ordinances and require FAA coordination.
Over-height construction: stop work, removal or variance required. Unreported tall structure near airport: FAA fines up to 25,000 dollars.
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