Land use restrictions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 9-360
in effectSec. 9-360. - Land use restrictions.
Divisions 2, 3, and 4 of this article set forth permitted residential and nonresidential uses by airport land use tiers within the airport land use envelope at each airport. Divisions 2, 3, and 4 of this article also set forth restrictions, limitations, and prohibitions on the use of land and structures located within each airport land use tier. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article to the contrary, the following uses shall be prohibited within any airport land use envelope where they may adversely impact airport operations or safety:
(1) Uses that produce steam, smoke, or other vision-obscuring emissions;
(2) Uses that emit glaring light or employ highly reflective surfaces;
(3) Uses that have the potential to attract birds;
(4) Uses that create electrical or electromagnetic interference; or
(5) Any other use deemed by the director to adversely impact airport operations.
(Ord. No. 08-1052, § 2, 12-3-08)
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_CH9AV_ARTVIAILAUSRE_DIV1MAGEAP_SDAINGE_S9-360LAUSREFetched: 10/26/2026