Building Setbacks & Zoning in Bexar County, TX (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bexar County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bexar County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Bexar County has very limited setback authority because Texas counties cannot zone. Setbacks come from subdivision plats, HOA CCRs, OSSF septic rules, or Chapter 232 plat regulations.

Bexar County Building Setback Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Structure Height Limits

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.

Bexar County Structure Height Limits

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Lot Coverage Limits

Bexar County does not cap lot coverage because Texas counties cannot zone. Limits come from HOA CCRs, MUD rules, or Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone impervious cover caps enforced by TCEQ.

Bexar County Lot Coverage Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Bexar County

4 cities in Bexar County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San AntonioPop. 1,434,625

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

ConversePop. 30,037

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

Universal CityPop. 20,843

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

Live OakPop. 16,500

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

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