Bexar County unincorporated areas have limited driveway rules. Driveways must meet TxDOT access standards for county roads and avoid blocking drainage, sight distance, or public right-of-way.
In unincorporated Bexar County, Texas, driveways are primarily governed by county public works standards and TxDOT access rules, not by detailed zoning codes like those used in San Antonio. New driveway approaches connecting to a county-maintained road require a driveway permit from Bexar County Public Works to ensure proper culvert sizing, drainage flow, and sight distance at intersections. Driveways must not cause water to pond on the roadway or flow onto neighboring properties. HOA-governed subdivisions often impose additional rules on driveway width, paving materials (concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers), and setbacks from property lines. Parking on a lawn or in a non-paved driveway is not prohibited by county ordinance, but junked or inoperable vehicles stored on the driveway fall under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 abandoned vehicle rules. For driveways connecting to state highways, TxDOT permits are required under the Access Management Manual. Always check deed restrictions before paving or widening a driveway.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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