SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-0)
Notes:
1.
A site plan is required prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when
adjacent to a canal or body of water.
3. No projection closer than 12 inches to a
common property line.
Projections
include: roof eaves (up to 36”), window
sills, belt courses, and other architectural
features.
4. Sign, fence, and wall regulations apply.
5. Boat slips, boat docks, shade covers, or
decking constructed over water, do not
require a setback provided the
improvement built over water is part of
the platted lot.
Minimum Lot Standards
6. One-family attached dwelling units
require a zero-foot (0’) rear yard setback
when abutting another one-family
attached dwelling.
Setbacks
7. Accessory buildings are permitted in the
rear yard. A three-foot (3’) rear yard and
side yard setbacks are required, unless
abutting alley or street then no required
rear yard setback.
8. Building setback may conflict with Fire
Code. Refer to Fire Code to determine
final building and fire code setbacks.
Area:
Width:
Depth:
Front:
Side:
Rear:
5,000 square feet
50-feet
100-feet
20-feet
3 – 5 feet
10-feet
Building Height
Maximum: 50-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking
One (1) space per dwelling unit
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-05
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent
to a canal or body of water.
3. No projection closer than 12 inches to a
common property line. Projections include:
roof eaves (up to 36”), window sills, belt
courses, and other architectural features.
4. Sign, fence, and wall regulations apply.
5. Boat slips, Boat docks, shade covers, or
decking constructed over water do not
require a setback provided the improvement
built over water is part of the platted lot.
6. One-family attached dwelling units require a
zero-foot (0’) rear yard setback when abutting
another one-family attached dwelling.
7. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear
yard. A three-foot (3’) rear yard and side yard
setbacks are required, unless abutting alley or
street then no required rear yard setback.
8. Unlimited height from the east property line
of Stewart Beach and eastward.
9. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code
refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
5,000 square feet
50-feet
100-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
20-feet
3 – 5 feet
10-feet
Building Height
Maximum: 50-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking
One (1) space per dwelling unit
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the city’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
77550
Page 3-06
DUPLEX TO EIGHT-PLEX (R-2)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to a
canal or body of water.
3. No projection closer than 12 inches to a common
property line. Projections include: roof eaves (up to
36”), windowsills, belt courses, and other
architectural features.
4. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to an
alley or right-of-way.
5. Average Front Yard Setback:
Where 30% of
buildings on one side of a street, on a single block,
are built with a 10’ or less front yard setback, the
average setback of the structures shall be the
required setback.
6. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard.
A three-foot (3’) rear yard setback required, unless
abutting alley or street then no required rear yard
setback. 60% of required rear yard setback area can
be occupied by accessory building.
7. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code refer to
Fire Code to determine final building and fire code
setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
4,000 square feet
40-feet
100-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
20-feet
3 – 5 feet
10-feet
Building Height
Maximum: 50-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking
Single Family:
Multi-Family:
Lodging:
Non-Residential:
Minimum 1 per unit
Minimum 1.5 per unit
Minimum and maximum
.75 per unit
One (1) per 300 square
feet of gross floor area
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-07
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MF)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to
a canal or body of water.
3. No projection closer than 12 inches to a
common property line. Projections include:
roof eaves (up to 36”), window sills, belt
courses, and other architectural features.
4. 40% of required landscape for multi-family
projects shall be placed in front yard setback.
5. Average Front Yard Setback: Where 30% of
buildings on one side of a street, on a single
block, are built with a 10’ or less front yard
setback, the average setback of the structures
shall be the required setback.
6. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear
yard. A three-foot (3’) rear yard setback
required, unless abutting alley or street then
no required rear yard setback.
7. A five-foot (5’) masonry wall shall be
constructed between a multi-family project
and an R-1 zone or single-family use.
8. Approved fence materials include: wood,
concrete, or rod iron.
9. Individual side yard increased to 10’ if abutting
an R-1 zone or single-family use.
10. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
4,000 square feet
40-feet
100-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
20-feet
3 – 5 feet
10-feet
Building Height
Maximum: 100-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking
Single Family:
Multi-Family:
Lodging:
Non-Residential:
Minimum 1 per unit
Minimum 1.5 per unit
Minimum and maximum
.75 per unit
One (1) per 300 square
feet of gross floor area
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-08
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to a
canal or body of water.
3. New buildings shall utilize building elements and
details to achieve a pedestrian‐oriented public
realm.
4. Compatibility is not meant to be achieved
through uniformity, but through the use of
variations in building elements to achieve
individual building identity.
5. Building facades shall include appropriate
architectural details and ornament to create
variety and interest.
6. All primary entrances shall be oriented to the
public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian access.
Secondary and service entrances may be located
from internal parking areas or alleys.
7. Encroachments: canopies, signs, awnings,
balconies and similar overhangs may encroach
over any required setback, build-to-line or the
sidewalk as long as the vertical clearance is a
minimum of eight-feet (8’). In no case shall an
encroachment be located over any side or rear
property line.
8.
9.
Average Front Yard Setback: Where 30% of
buildings on one side of a street, on a single
block, are built with a 10’ or less front yard
setback, the average setback of the structures
shall be the required setback.
Building setback may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building and
fire code setbacks.
CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area: 2,500 square feet
Width: 0-feet
Depth: 0-feet
Setbacks
Front-Build-to-Line:
Side:
Rear:
0 – 5 feet
0 – 5 feet
0 – 5 feet
Building Height
Maximum: 50-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking:
Residential:
Non-Residential:
Lodging:
Parking Location:
Minimum 0 per unit;
Maximum 1.5 per unit
Minimum 1 per 1,500 sq.
ft. gross floor area
Minimum .75 per unit
On/Off site
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
14th Street Corridor
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
The table on Page 3-12 will govern land uses
within the 14th Street UN district.
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-09
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN)
Notes (cont):
Design Standards Applicable to Commercial Structures and Uses:
10. Limited Use Standards apply where applicable.
11. Commercial uses and structures limited to numbered streets in the UN district.
12. Commercial and Mixed‐Use building facades shall be designed with a distinct base, middle and top and shall
maintain the alignment of horizontal elements along the block.
13. Doors or windows forming regular patterns of openings, some accentuated by balconies.
14. Primary entrance doors for all buildings shall be facing Street facing façades.
15. If driveway and/or off‐street service loading and unloading access is provided cross access easements shall be
required when adjoining properties are undeveloped.
16. There shall be no blank walls greater than 25 ft. in width.
17. Bed and Breakfast: Maximum number of guest rooms is nice (9). Maximum length of stay is 28 days. Must be owner
or manager occupied.
18. Auto Repair and Auto Sales are permitted use on property legally described “ABST 628 Page 122 Lots 8 thru 9 & E
6.33-ft of Lot 10 (2010-1) SW Block 90 Galveston Outlots.”
Design Standards for Commercial Structures
Base Flood Elevation
st
15’ floor to ceiling
nd
2 Floor & Up:
10’ floor to ceiling
Build Material:
Stone, brick, stucco, shiplap,
fibrous cement board imitating
wood shiplap
Door Locations:
Primary entrance doors for all
buildings shall be facing street.
Balconies:
Required at 2nd and 3rd floor
On-site parking:
Rear of building, enclosed if on
front and access is available
Fencing:
Chain-link prohibited (cyclone)
Windows:
Upper floors shall be a minimum
of 20% of each upper floor façade
measured between 3ft. and 9ft.
above each finished floor
Window Type:
Vertical orientation
 Dry Flood Proofing: Dry Flood Proofing may be used to
protect the space inside the building below the Base
Floor Elevation if the ground floor entrance is not above
the base flood elevation. Stairs and ramps may be
incorporated inside the building envelop to transition to
a higher level. In the case that dry flood proofing is not
feasible, exterior stairs and ramps or other impact
approaches shall only be permitted. Exterior ramps and
stairs when used shall be positioned to minimize the
accessibility of the commercial storefront.
1 Floor Height:
 Exterior Ramps and Stairs: If an exterior ramp is required
in order to accommodate access to a raised Base Flood
Elevation, the ramp shall be oriented perpendicular to
the primary facade in order to minimize the visual
impact and pedestrian accessibility of the primary
facade. If an exterior stair is required to accommodate
access to a raised Base Floor Elevation, the steps shall be
located towards the primary entrance along the primary
façade.
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-10
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN)
P = permitted use ; L = limited use ; S = specific use review
San Jacinto Neighborhood
East side of 23rd Street – West side of 6th Street and
North side of Seawall Boulevard – South side of Broadway
Corner Stores – Permitted Structures:
1128, 1425, 1516 – AVENUE K
1027, 1301, 1404, 1509, 1528 – AVENUE L
1201, 1327 – AVENUE M
1701 – AVENUE M ½
1728, 1902 – AVENUE N
1502, 1702, 1828, 1902 – AVENUE O
2001 – AVENUE 0 ½
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1212, 1502 – 13 STREET
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1104, 1213 – 14 STREET
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1104 — 15 STREET
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1513, 1515 – 19 STREET
st
1302, 1502, 1506, 1624, 1801 – 21 STREET
Permitted Commercial Land Use:
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th
th
rd
Located on 8 , 10 , 14 , and 23 Street
Corner Store/Commercial Structure Standards:
Gross Floor Area Limited to 2,500 sq. ft.
Additional Standards:
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Surface parking lots permitted on 10 Street
Williams-Borden Neighborhood Association
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West side of 35 Street – East side of 39 Street
and South side of Avenue O – North side of Avenue S
Corner Stores – Permitted Structures:
3827 — AVENUE O
3627, 3702 — AVENUE R
3828 — AVENUE S
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2005, 2427 — 35 STREET
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1702, 1712 — 37 STREET
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1710, 2414 — 39 STREET
Kempner Park Neighborhood
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West side of 25 Street – East side of 39 Street
and South side of Avenue O – South side of Avenue S
Corner Stores – Permitted Structures:
2528, 2602, 2628, 2728, 2892, 2927, 3028, 3228 — AVENUE Q
3227, 3228, 3307 — AVENUE R
3201-5 — AVENUE R ½
3128, 3402, 3428, 3501 — AVENUE S
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2102 — 26 STREET
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2223, 3230 — 33 STREET
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2005, 2201, 2427, 2500-2550 — 35 STREET
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Agricultural Land Use
Agriculture/Urban Farming
P
Residential Land Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit
L
Bed and Breakfast
L
Cottage Food
P
Child Care Facility, Residential (Day Care)
L
Community Garden
L
Home Based Occupation/Business
L
Hospital House Establishment
L
Live-Work Unit
L
Personal Care Homes (DADS)
P
Short Term Rental Residential Dwelling
P
Single-Family Attached
L
Single-Family Detached
P
Commercial Land Uses
Adult Day Care
Alcoholic Beverage Sales, Liquor Store or
Package
L
S
Child Care Facility, Day Care (Commercial)
L
Cleaning / laundry pick-up station
L
College / University / Vo-Tech
P
Commercial Amusement/Recreation Indoor
L
Commercial Lodging (Hotel)
S
Library
P
Music Instruction
P
Medical Office / Clinic / Lab
L
Nursery or Greenhouse, Retail
L
Nursing / Convalescent Home
L
Office
L
Parking Structure/Lot to Main Use
L
Personal Fitness or Music Instruction
L
Pet Grooming Services
L
Place of Public/Private Assembly
L
Private Club
S
Professional Services, Instruction or
Counseling
L
Public Safety Facility
P
Recreation Indoor
L
Recreation Outdoor
L
Restaurant, No Drive-In / Through
L
Retail - Commercial
P
School: Private
L
Page 3-11
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD (TN)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit (phasing developments must
include a phasing plan.)
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to a
canal or body of water.
3. No side yard required for end units which face a
street, plaza, park.
4. Minimum tract size 50 acres.
5. Roofs may overhang zoning setback lines.
6. All utilities shall be placed underground.
7. Alternative street designs must meet design
standards established by Institute of Transportation
Engineers.
8. Zero lot line houses may have one wall, a minimum
of one-foot (1’) from the side property line, and no
other side wall or minimum of seven-feet (7’) from
the other side property line, such that each house
side wall is a minimum of eight-feet (8’) from the
adjacent house side wall.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
Setbacks
9. Utility easements and drainage shall be provided as
determined by the City Engineer.
Front:
Side:
10. Unlimited height from the east property line of
Stewart Beach and eastward.
Rear:
11.





12.
Designation Procedure:
Zoning amendment
Site Plan, Phasing Plan (staff approval)
Subdivision Plat
Appeal to Planning Commission if denied
Appeal to City Council, if Planning Commission
denial.
Permitted Uses:
 Carriage houses, max 350 square feet
 Mixed-use buildings
 Private streets
13. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code. Refer
to Fire Code to determine final building and fire
code setbacks.
1,500 square feet
24-ft; 18-ft for single-family
attached
0-ft
0-feet
5-feet; 0-ft for single-family
attached and commercial
10-feet; 0-ft for commercial
Building Height
Maximum:
60-feet, measured from
base flood elevation
Multi-Family: 100-ft, measure from base
flood elevation
Parking
Residential:
Non-Residential:
One (1) per dwelling unit
One (1) per 300 square
feet gross floor area
Lodging:
Minimum and maximum
.75 per unit
Required parking may be located Off-Site
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-12
RESORT-RECREATION (RES/REC)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No side or rear yard adjacent to a canal or body
of water.
3. Side yard may be reduced to three-feet (3’) with
appropriate fire rated wall.
4. If property fronts Seawall Boulevard, 0-10’,
build-to-line, flag shaped lots exempt from this
provision
5. Unlimited height from the east property line of
Stewart Beach and eastward.
6. Lots on Southside of Seawall Boulevard, zerofoot (0’) setback on Gulf side of lot.
7. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
4,000 square feet
40-feet
50-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
0 – 10 feet
5-feet
10-feet
Building Height
Maximum: 120-feet, measured from base flood
elevation
Exception: 70-ft, measured from base flood
elevation for property legally
described as “ABST 628, M. Menard
Survey, Park OF Lots 2 thru 4 & 8
thru 13 (8-1), Block 125 & Adjacent
Abandoned Alley & Streets in
Galveston”
Parking
Residential:
Non-Residential:
Lodging:
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
Minimum one (1) per unit
One (1) per 300 square feet
of gross floor area
Minimum and maximum
.75 per unit
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-13
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
Notes:
1.
A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2.
No side or rear yard required when adjacent to a
canal or body of water.
3.
Base Flood Elevation:
Dry Flood Proofing may be used to protect the
space inside the building below the Base Floor
Elevation if the ground floor entrance is not
above the base flood elevation. Stairs and ramps
may be incorporated inside the building
envelope to transition to a higher level. In the
case that dry flood proofing is not feasible,
exterior stairs and ramps or other approaches
shall only be permitted. Exterior ramps and
stairs when used shall be positioned to minimize
the impact and accessibility of the commercial
storefront.
4.
5.
6.
Fence screening:
When a commercial use abuts a residential zone
or use, a five-foot (5’) solid concrete or wood
material wall shall be installed along common
property lines to visually screen the commercial
use from the residential use or zone.
Alcohol Sales Regulations:
Within the CB, a special character area shall be
st
rd
established between 21 and 23 street,
approximately 160’ (one-hundred and sixty feet)
north and south of the centerline of Postoffice,
bars and nightclubs are prohibited land uses.
Alcohol sales incidental to operation of a
restaurant are permitted.
Building setbacks may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building and
fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
3,000 square feet
0-feet
0-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
0-feet
0-feet
0-feet
Building Height
Maximum: None
Parking
Residential:
Non-Residential:
Lodging:
Location:
Minimum 1 per unit
One (1) per 300 square
feet of gross floor area
Minimum .75 per unit
Off/On Site
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-14
COMMERCIAL (C)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to
a body of water or right-of-way.
3. No projection closer than 12 inches to a
common property line. Projections include:
roof eaves (up to 36”) window sills, belt
courses, and other architectural features.
4. Sign, fence, and wall regulations apply.
5. Boat slips, boat docks, shade covers, or
decking constructed over water do not require
a setback provided the improvement built over
water is part of the platted lot.
6. One-family attached dwelling units require a
zero-foot (0’) rear yard setback when abutting
another one-family attached dwelling.
7. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear
yard. A three foot (3’) rear yard setback
required, unless abutting alley or street then
no required rear yard setback.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
Setbacks
Front:
8. Unlimited height from the east property line of
Stewart Beach and eastward.
9. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE.
0 square feet
40-feet
100-feet
Side:
Rear:
0 – 10 feet; On Broadway (between
eastside of 23rd St. and west side of
19th St. and the 2300 to 2600 block) a
25-ft. to 45-ft. build-to-line is
required
5-feet
0-feet; 10-ft if development abuts a
residential zone
Building Height
Maximum: 50-feet, measured from base
flood elevation
Parking
Residential:
Non-Residential:
Lodging:
Parking Location:
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Minimum 1.5 per unit
Minimum 1 per 300 sq. ft.
of gross floor area
Minimum .75 per unit
Rear of building
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s
Land Development Regulations.
Page 3-15
COMMERCIAL (C)
Notes (cont):
Commercial District Fence Regulations
10. Maximum height of a fence is eight-feet (8’). Fence must be constructed in a workmanship manner. Horizontal and
vertical support posts are inside of the fence area or otherwise hidden from both the neighbor’s and general public’s
view. Fences with a shadow-box design shall be considered to hide support posts. No more than two different types
of fencing material is permitted. Property owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of the fencing on their
property, and for removal of any fence if it becomes unsightly or a menace to public safety, health or welfare.
Fences shall be maintained in an upright condition. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to insure that
a fence does not block or obstruct the flow of storm water. Corrosive resistant material required.
Broadway Boulevard Design Standards
19th Street to 61st Street and 61st Street to Causeway
11. Cross access easement required. If access provided from Broadway, maximum of two curb cuts, maximum curb cut
width is 25’.
12. Vending machines & vending kiosks visible from Broadway Boulevard right-of-way are prohibited.
13. Building Materials: exterior new or renovations shall use stucco, brick, wood, painted or textured concrete, tile,
glass block or cast iron.
14. Roof Materials: Spanish roof tiles, standing seam metal, composition shingle (applies if visible from right-of-way).
Repair and maintenance work exempt.
15. Vehicle Access: Where alternative access available, access prohibited from Broadway.
16. Fencing Prohibited: Fronting on Broadway. Residential Fencing Maximum Height: 42” solid fence;80” open fence
design. Barbed wire and chain link prohibited.
17. Exceptions to fence regulations: A protective barrier of 30” height and located behind a solid landscaped screen.
Fences existing on the date this ordinance passed. Parking lots associated with hotel/motel resort developments.
Barbed wire and cyclone fences installed prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Seawall Boulevard Design Standards
South Jetty east to Condo Rd.; Condo Rd. west to 39th St.; 39 St. West to 61st St.; 61st St. west to Cove View Blvd.
18. Fencing: Prohibited within area between the north right-of-way line of Seawall Boulevard and south façade of
building.
19. Residential Fencing Maximum Height: 42” solid fence; 60” open fence design.
20. Vending Machines: attached to permanent structure, meet setbacks, proper ventilation, (i.e. phones, ice machines,
water, soft drinks, etc.)
21. Buffering/Screening between commercial/lodging uses and residential zones and uses. A 4’ wide landscaped strip
and a 5’ solid all or fence along all common property lines, including rear property lines separated by right-of-way.
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22. f Height Limitation for properties located South of the Seawall, from 10 Street to South Jetty – No
224244.
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-16
HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICT (HZD)
Notes:
The following historical districts (as identified in the
historical overlay maps) are subject to the
provisions set forth in the zoning designation HZD:
o East End Historical District (EEHD)
o Silk Stocking Historical District (SSHD)
o Lost Bayou Historical District (LBHD)
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. No projection closer than 12 inches to a
common property line. Projections include:
roof eaves (up to 36”), window sills, and other
architectural features.
3. Sign, fence, and wall regulations apply.
4. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear
yard. A 1 foot rear yard and side yard setbacks
are required, unless abutting alley or street
then no required rear yard setback.
5. Article 2, Sec 2.311 “Child Facility Residential
(Day Care)” shall be permitted only in the Lost
Bayou Historical District.
6. Building setback may not conflict with Fire
Code. Refer to Fire Code to determine final
building setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
2,500 square feet
0-feet
0-feet
Setbacks
Front-Build-to-Line:
Side:
Rear:
15-feet
1-foot
1-foot
Building Height
Maximum:
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50-feet, measured from
base flood elevation
Parking
Residential:
Minimum one (1) per
unit
Bed and Breakfast:
One (1) per guest room;
two (2) of which may be
placed in the street along
the front yard
Commercial:
One (1) per 1,500-sq. ft.
of gross floor area
Landscaping
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the City’s Land
Development Regulations.
Page 3-17
HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICT (HZD)
Notes (cont):
7.
Commercial land uses in corner stores shall be permitted only at the following addresses:
 1801, 1806, 1827, 1828 – AVENUE L
 1203, 1327 — BALL / AVENUE H
 902, 1004, 1501, 1801, 1804 — BROADWAY / AVENUE J
 1202, 1301, 1427, 1527, 1602 — CHURCH / AVENUE F
 1327, 1728, 1801, 1802 — MARKET / AVENUE D
 902, 927, 1028, 1127, 1201, 1202, 1208 — POST OFFICE / AVENUE E
 902, 1728 — SEALY / AVENUE I
 1602 — WINNIE / AVENUE G
th
 924 — 10 STREET
th
 303, 305 — 16 STREET
th
 302 — 17 STREET
th
 1127 — 18 STREET
th
 710, 1206 — 19 STREET
st
 1302 — 21 STREET / MOODY
th
 1124 — 25 STREET / ROSENBERG
a.
b.
9.
Commercial activity as permitted for Historic Zoning District in corner stores shall be limited to the
ground floor.
Signage for corner stores shall be limited to 20 sf max sign face and 15-ft. max height.
Gross Floor Area Limited to 2,500 sq. ft.
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-18
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent
to a canal or body of water.
3. Bulk fuel or oil storage shall be located 300feet from any residential land use or
commercial district.
4. Building setback may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
0 square feet
0-feet
0-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
0-feet
0-feet
0-feet
Building Height
Maximum: None
Parking
One (1) space per every four (4) employees
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the city’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-19
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI)
Notes:
1. A site plan is required prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
2. No side or rear yard required when adjacent to
a canal or body of water.
3. Bulk fuel or oil storage shall be located 300feet from the property line or zoning district
boundary of any residential land use or
commercial district.
4. Building setbacks may conflict with Fire Code.
Refer to Fire Code to determine final building
and fire code setbacks.
Minimum Lot Standards
Area:
Width:
Depth:
0 square feet
0-feet
0-feet
Setbacks
Front:
Side:
Rear:
0-feet
0-feet
0-feet
Building Height
Maximum: None
Parking
One (1) space per every four (4) employees
Landscaping
Refer to “Article 9: Landscaping” of the city’s
Land Development Regulations.
City of Galveston
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550
f Galveston
ARTICLE 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards
Page 3-20