San Antonio Zoning

R-5 Zone in San Antonio, TX

R-5 zoning district rules in San Antonio, TX. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictMulti-Family High Density

The R-5 zone in San Antonio, TX is a residential district (Multi-Family High Density). Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate. This zone requires a 15 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and 5 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 50%.

Common Permitted Uses

  • High-rise apartments
  • Condominiums
  • Mixed residential

Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback15 feet
Side Setback5 feet
Rear Setback5 feet

San Antonio UDC R-5 (Single-Family Residential, higher density). Reduced front setback allows closer-to-street placement.

Height Limits

Max Height
35 feet
Max Stories
2

San Antonio UDC R-5 — 35 ft height limit.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
50%

San Antonio UDC R-5 — 50% maximum lot coverage.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling. Garage or paved off-street parking required. Multi-family: 1–2 spaces per unit depending on bedroom count. RM-4: 1.5 spaces per unit. RM-5: 1.25 spaces per unit.

Source: San Antonio Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 35-311 — Secondary Dwelling Units; library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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