Street classification.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 33-424
in effectSec. 33-424. - Street classification.
(a) Classification of each street segment in the walkable places plan shall be made in accordance with this section and will reflect existing, planned, or desired conditions along the street segment based upon, but not limited to, community input, adopted plans or policies, pedestrian-related infrastructure projects, best practices and sound public policy, surrounding development context, and the enhancement of pedestrian comfort.
(b) Each street segment in the walkable places plan shall be designated as either a primary walkable places street or a secondary walkable places street; provided, however, a secondary WP street may only be designated if the street segment connects to a primary WP street directly or indirectly via one or more secondary WP street or designated transit-oriented development street.
(c) The walkable places plan shall establish the minimum pedestrian realm width for each walkable places street from the alternatives listed in the table below.
Measured from: | Minimum Width
The property line | 0, 5, 10, 15, or 20 feet
The back-of-curb or edge of roadway | 10, 12, 15, 18, or 20 feet
(d) The walkable places plan shall establish a minimum unobstructed sidewalk width requirement of six (6) feet, eight (8) feet, or ten (10) feet for each walkable places street.
(e) The walkable places plan establishes the minimum right-of-way width required for each walkable places street. When a WP street is also a major thoroughfare, the minimum right-of-way width established by the major thoroughfare and freeway plan shall prevail.
(Ord. No. 2020-684, § 2(Exh. A), 8-5-2020)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH33PLDE_ARTIXMAPL_DIV4WAPLPL_S33-424STCLFetched: 10/26/2026