Bexar County imposes no general height limits in unincorporated areas. Restrictions come from HOA covenants, FAA Part 77 airspace rules near airports, or airport hazard zoning under Chapter 241.
Because Texas counties do not have general zoning authority, Bexar County cannot cap building heights the way San Antonio does through its Unified Development Code. The practical height limits in unincorporated Bexar County come from three main sources. First, recorded deed restrictions and HOA architectural guidelines in master-planned communities often limit single-family homes to two stories or roughly 35 feet, with accessory structures capped at 15 to 20 feet. Second, FAA Part 77 notice requirements apply for any structure that would penetrate imaginary surfaces around San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport, and Joint Base San Antonio installations including Lackland, Randolph, and Fort Sam Houston. Third, airport hazard zoning adopted under Chapter 241 of the Texas Local Government Code can impose height caps in approach and transitional zones even outside city limits. Owners planning tall structures, communication towers, cranes, or large accessory buildings should confirm whether their lot falls within a regulated approach surface before building.
Violating a recorded HOA height cap exposes the owner to private enforcement and a court order to modify or remove the offending structure. Building into FAA Part 77 surfaces without notice can trigger a hazard determination requiring removal at the owner's expense. Airport hazard zoning violations are enforceable by injunction under Chapter 241.
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