Universal City limits residential structures to 35 feet and 2.5 stories in most single-family districts, with additional FAA Part 77 height restrictions near Randolph Air Force Base.
Universal City zoning generally caps single-family residential structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less, with accessory structures limited to 15 to 20 feet. Multi-family and commercial districts permit taller buildings, often up to 45 or 60 feet with additional setback requirements. Because Universal City is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base, properties within the Randolph AFB Joint Land Use Study area and Airport Hazard Overlay are subject to FAA Part 77 imaginary surfaces that further restrict structure heights on approach and transition zones. Any structure proposed over 100 feet above ground, or structures within 20,000 feet of an airport runway, must also file FAA Form 7460-1 for airspace review. Height is measured from finished grade to the highest point of the roof, excluding chimneys, antennas, and HVAC equipment within allowed projections.
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