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City of San Antonio Zoning Codes

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO EXAMPLES OF USES PERMITTED IN ZONING DISTRICTS
Source: Unified Development Code Development Services Department, P.O. Box 839966,San Antonio, TX 78283-3966
(240) 207-1111, 1901 South Alamo Street ; Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center

This document is provided as a courtesy and shall not constitute zoning regulations or establish permitted uses. Permitted uses should be verified with the Unified Development Code.

BASE ZONING DISTRICTS

RP Resource Protection District (Sec. 35-310.02) ., Protects and preserves valuable agricultural areas, implements agricultural and natural resource protection. Agricultural operations and natural resource industries, farming and truck garden, golf course (Accessory to a residential subdivision), Nursery (1 acre minimum), public and private school.

RE Residential Estate District (Sec. 35-310.03)
Single-family dwelling (detached) with a minimum lot size of one acre (43,560 square feet) and a minimum lot width of 120 feet, accessory dwelling, church, golf course (Accessory to a residential subdivision),Nursery (1 acre minimum), public and private school.

R-20 Residential Single-Family District (Sec. 35-310.04)
Single-family dwelling (detached) with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 65 feet accessory dwelling, church, foster family home, golf course (accessory to a residential subdivision), nursery (1 acre minimum), public and private school.

R-6 Residential Single-Family District (Sec. 35-310.05)
Single-family dwelling (detached) with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 50 feet, church, foster family home, nursery (1 acre minimum), public school.

RM-6 Residential Mixed District (Sec. 35-310.06)
Single-family dwelling (detached, attached or townhouse), two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling, four-family dwelling, row-house or zero-lot line dwelling, accessory dwelling, with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 15 feet, church, foster family home, golf course (accessory to a residential subdivision), public and private school.

R-5 Residential Single-Family District (Sec. 35-310.05)
Single-family dwelling (detached) with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet and minimum lot width of 45 feet, church, foster family home, nursery (1 acre minimum), public school.

RM-5 Residential Mixed District (Sec. 35-310.06)
Single-family dwelling (detached, attached or townhouse), two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling, four-family dwelling, row-house or zero-lot line dwelling, accessory dwelling, with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 15 feet, church, golf course (accessory to a residential subdivision), public and private school.

R-4 Residential Single-Family District (Sec. 34-310.05)
Single-family dwelling (detached) with a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 35 feet, church, foster family home, nursery (1 acre
minimum), public school.

RM-4 Residential Mixed District (Sec. 35-310.06)
Single-family dwelling (detached, attached or townhouse), two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling, four-family dwelling, row-house or zero-lot line dwelling, accessory dwelling, with a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 15 feet,church, golf course (accessory to a residential subdivision), public and private school.

R-3 Single-Family Residential District (Sec. 35-310.05)
Single-family dwelling with a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 20 feet, designed to provide options for developing dwelling units for specialized housing markets such as affordable housing, starter homes, and empty nester homes.

MF-25 Multi-Family District (Sec. 310.07)
Multi-family dwelling, single-family dwelling (detached, attached or townhouse), two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling; four-family dwelling, row-house or zero lot line dwelling, with a maximum density of 25 units per acre, assisted living home, college fraternity dwelling, school dormitory, church, foster family home, golf course (accessory to a residential subdivision), public and private school.

MF-33 Multi-Family District (Sec. 35-310.07)
Any uses permitted in MF-25” but with a maximum density of 33 units per acre.

MF-40 Multi-Familv District (Sec. 35-310.07)
Any uses permitted in "MF-25" but with a maximum density of 40 units per acre.

MF-50 Multi-Familv District (Sec. 35.310.07)
Any uses permitted in "MF-25" but with a maximum density of 50 units per acre.

NC Neighborhood Commercial District (Sec. 35-310.08)
Provides small areas for offices, professional services, service and shopfront retail uses; all designed in scale with surrounding residential development. Building size is limited to 3,000 square feet. Examples of permitted uses include: Pet Grooming, Antique Store, Bakery, Florist, Gift Shop, Bookstore, Apparel and Accessory store, Retail Bakery, Office (less than 3..000 square feet and less than 35 feet in height), Candy, Nut and Confectionery (retail).


O-1 Office District (Sec. 35-310.09)
Offices, banks, churches, public and private school, employment agency, laboratory (testing), library, medical clinic, optician, reading room, interior decorator
studio. Maximum building size is 10,OOO square feet for individual buildings. Outdoor display or sale of merchandise is prohibited.

0-2 Office District (Sec. 35-310.09)
Provides a wider variety of office and retail uses, than the 0-1 district, to permit mixed use development and the internal capture of vehicular trips while facilitating economic growth. 0-2 districts provide for the establishment of low to high-rise office buildings. Examples of permitted uses include: Art Galleries, Bookstores, Drug Stores, Delicatessens, Newsstands, Auditorium, Barber Shops, Beauty Shops, and Restaurants. A minimum 65 foot buffer zoned NC, C-1 or 0-1 shall be provided when abutting residential uses or zoning. Outdoor display or sale of merchandise is prohibited.

C-1 Light Commercial District (Sec. 35-310.10b)
C-1 districts accommodate neighborhood commercial uses which depend on a greater volume of vehicular traffic than an NC district. 'C-1" uses are considered appropriate buffers between residential uses and C-2 and C-3 districts and uses. Building size is limited to 5,000 square feet. Examples of permitted uses include: " Arcade, Small Animal Clinic, Movie Rentals, Grocery Store, Restaurant, Furniture Sales, Nursery (retail-no growing of plants on site permitted), Office Equipment; and Supply, Rug or Sales (retail). No outdoor storage or display of goods shall be permitted except for outdoor dining.

C-2 Commercial District (Sec. 35-310.10c)
C-2 districts accommodate neighborhood commercial uses which depend on a greater volume of vehicular traffic. Examples of permitted uses include: Alcoholic Beverage Retail Store, Miniature Golf, Billiard Parlor (no alcohol), Laser Hide and Seek Game (indoors), Pet Cemetery, Auto oil, lube, & tune up, Auto glass tinting, Tire Repair (sale and installation only), Paint & Wallpaper. No outdoor storage or display of goods shall be permitted except for outdoor dining.

C-2 NA Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District (Sec.35-310.10e)
C-2NA districts are identical to C-2 districts except that the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

C-2P Commercial Pedestrian (Sec. 35-310.10e)
C-2P districts are identical to C-2 districts except that there is a 35 foot maximum front setback.

C-3 General Commercial District (Sec. 35-310.10d)
C-3 districts are intended to provide for more intensive commercial uses than those located within the NC, C-1, C-2 or C-3 zoning districts. C.3 uses are typically characterized as community and regional shopping centers, power centers, and/or assembly of similar uses into a single complex. Examples of permitted uses include: Microbrewery, Bar or Tavern, Amusement/Theme Parks, Dance Hall, Movie Theatre, Auto Repair, Auto Sales (new and used), Auto Glass Sales (installation permitted), Auto Muffler (sales and installation only), Bookbinder, Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant. No outdoor storage is permitted. Outdoor operations and display shall be permitted in areas which are screened as provided in 35-510 of the Unified Development Code.

C-3R Commercial District Restrictive Alcoholic Sales (Sec. 35-310.10e)
C-3R districts are identical to C-3 districts except that the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption is prohibited.

C-3NA Commercial District Nonalcoholic Sales (Sec. 35-310.10e)
C-3NA districts are identical to C-3 districts except that the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

D Downtown District (Sec. 35-310.11)
This zone provides concentrated downtown retail, service, office and mixed uses in the existing central business district. Examples of permitted uses include: Indoor Theatres, Taxi Service, Apartments (6 dwelling units through 50 dwelling units per gross acre), Hotels, Motels, Offices (no restrictions on square footage unless otherwise prescribed), Telephone Equipment Infrastructure.

L Lig ht Industrial District (Sec. 35-310.12)
The light industrial district provides for a mix of light manufacturing uses, office park, flex-space and limited retail and service uses that serve the industrial development in the zone. Examples of permitted uses include: Auto Alarm and Radio - Sales and Installation, Cabinet/Carpenter Shop, Can Recycle Collection Station (no shredding), Lumber Yard and Building Materials, Machine Shop, Broom and Brush Manufacturing. .

I-1 General Industrial District (Sec. 35-310.13)
The district accommodates areas of heavy and concentrated fabrication and manufacturing and industrial uses which are suitable based on the character of
adjacent development. Examples of permitted uses include: Abrasive Manufacturing, Chemical/Drug Wholesale and Storage, Clothing Manufacturing (non- Chemical Process), Ice Cream Manufacturing.

I-2 Heavy Industrial District (Sec. 35-310.14)
The 1-2 district allows uses that are highly hazardous.. environmentally severe in character and/or generate very high volumes of truck traffic. The I-2district was established in order to provide sites for activities which involve major transportation terminals and manufacturing facilities that have a greater impact on the surrounding area than industries found in the L or I-1 districts. Examples of permitted uses include: Batching Plant, Dry Cleaning Plant, Acetylene Gas Manufacturing and Storage, Asphalt Products Manufacturing.

OVERLAY DISTRICTS

AHOD Airport Hazard Overlay District (Sec. 35-331)
Overlay district that imposes height restriction near the San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport, Kelly Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force
Base.

ERZD Edwards Recharge Zone District (Sec. 35-332)
Overlay district that restricts certain uses located over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.

H Historic Districts and Landmarks (Sec. 35-333)
These are areas in which the cultural or archaeological identity, architectural features, or overall character are considered historically significant. Historic Districts often contain one or more buildings, objects, sites, or structures designated as significant or exceptional historic landmarks.

HS Historic Significant Districts (Sec. 35-333)
Historic Significant Landmarks are those considered to be important and their demolition would mean a serious loss to the character of the city.

HE Historic Exceptional Districts (Sec. 35-333)
Historic Exceptional landmarks are those considered most unique in terms of historic, cultural, archeological significance. Demolition would mean an irreplaceable loss to the quality and character of the city.

MAOZ Military Airport Overlav Zones (Sec. 35-334)
Overlay district that imposes restrictions on uses surrounding the military airport overlay zones in order to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of military airport environs and to prevent the impairment of military airfields and the public investment therein.

NCD Neighborhood Conservation District (Sect. 35-335)
Overlay district designed to protect residential neighborhoods or commercial districts that are worthy of preservation and protection, but may lack sufficient historical, architectural or cultural significance at the present time to be designated as historic districts.

UCD UtilitY Conversion District (Sec. 35-336)
Overlay district that modifies public utility corridors to allow customers to receive utility services from underground, relocated or redesigned distribution systems to provide a safer environment for the public.

VP Viewshed Protection Districts
Overlay district that imposes regulations to protect, preserve and enhance the views and vistas of historic places, landmark buildings, and other sites of cultural importance.

RIO 1-6 River Improvement Overlav District (Sec. 35-338)
Overlay district that imposes regulations to protect, preserve and enhance the San Antonio River and its improvements by establishing design standards and guidelines for properties located near the river.

GC Corridor Districts (Sec. 35-339.01)
Overlay district that imposes regulations to preserve, enhance, and perpetuate the value of the roadway corridors.

EP Event Parking Overlay District (Sec. 35-339.02)
Overlay district to regulate parking of vehicles in areas not properly zoned or permitted for commercial parking.

IH National Highwav Svstem High Prioritv Corridor Districts (Sec. 35-339.03)
Overlay district that imposes regulations to preserve, enhance, and perpetuate the value of Interstate Highways.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

MXD Mixed Use Districts (Sec. 35-341)
To provide concentrated residential, retail, service, office and mixed use.

TOD Transit Oriented Development District (Sec. 35-342)
Encourages a mixture of residential, commercial, and employment opportunities with identified light rail station or other high capacity transit areas.

IDZ Infill Development Zone (Sec. 35-343)
To provide flexible standards for the development and reuse of underutilized parcels within a qualifying area of the city.

PUD Planned Unit DeveloDment District (Sec. 35-344)
To provide flexibility in the planning and construction of development projects by allowing a combination of uses developed in accordance with an approved plan
that protects adjacent properties.

MPCD Master Planned Community Districts
To encourage the development of areas of mixed uses that are internally compatible in an effort to achieve well designed development and provide a more efficient arrangement of land uses, building and circulation systems.

BP Business Park District (Sec. 35-347)
May be located adjacent to any Freeway, Arterial, Principal Arterial or non-residential Collector Street and allows office or institutional campus style development.

ED Entertainment District
Must have within its boundaries as a primary use a theme park or destination resort that is developed as a regional tourist entertainment facility.

SGD Sand and Gravel District (Sec. 35.349)
Permits the operation of a sand or gravel extraction operation where soil, sand, gravel, and clay may be removed for commercial use on or off the property and those additional uses specifically noted in the UDC, such as concrete and asphalt production (with city council approval required within the ERZD) and other uses.

QD Quarry District (Sec. 35-350)
Allows for a quarry and related uses for the extraction of limestone and other raw materials and the processing of those materjals into finished projects.

MR Military Reservation District (Sec. 35-351)
These districts are used to designate federal and state military reservations within the city limits of San Antonio. In accordance with Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Local Government Code Section 211.013, the city's zoning regulations do not apply to buildings, other structures, or land under the control, administration, or jurisdiction of a state or federal agency and uses within these districts are regulated solely by the responsible federal or state agency.

DR Development Reserve (Sec. 35-352)
Temporary zoning classification for newly-annexed property.

NP-8 Neighborhood Preservation District (Sec. 35-353)
(8,000 sq. ft. lot minimum) - designed to protect existing platted subdivisions which are substantially developed with single-family detached dwelling units.

NP-10 Neighborhood Preservation District (Sec. 35-353)
(10,000 sq. ft. lot minimum) - designed to protect existing platted subdivisions which are substantially developed with single-family detached dwelling units.

NP-15 Neighborhood Preservation District (Sec. 35-353)
(15,000 sq. ft. lot minimum) - designed to protect existing platted subdivisions which are substantially developed with sjngle-family detached dwelling units.

MH Manufactured Housing District (Sec. 35-354)
To provide suitable locations for HUD-code manufactured homes on individual lots.

MHC Manufactured Housina Conventional District (Sec. 35.355\ -
To provide suitable locations for HUD-code manufactured homes in manufactured housing conventional subdivisions.

MHP Manufactured Housing Park District (Sec. 35-356)
To provide suitable locations for HUD-code manufactured homes for manufactured home parks.

FLEX ZONING DISTRICTS

UD Urban Development (35-310.15)
Encourages the development of a land use pattern that encourages compact neighborhoods and centralized commercial areas that promote a sense of community and are pedestrian and transit friendly

RD Rural Development (35-310.16)
Encourages the development of a land use pattern that reflects rural living characteristics by encouraging low density, single family residential land use patterns with limited commercial uses placed in a manner that conserves open land.

FR Farm and Ranch (35-310.17)
To preserve rural character and culture by implementing larger minimum lot sizes and by prohibiting incompatible land uses and providing areas for agricultural operations and natural resource Industries.

MI-1 Mixed LiQht Industrial (35-310.18)
Encourages the development of mixed agricultural, commercial and light industrial uses that are internally compatible in an effort to achieve well designed development and provide a more efficient arrangement of land uses, building, and circulation systems.

MI-2 Mixed Heavy Industrial (35-310.19)
Encourages the development of commercial, light and heavy industrial uses that are internally compatible in an effort to achieve a well designed development and provide a more efficient arrangement of land uses, building, and circulation systems.


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