STABLES

San Antonio City Code ch. 33, art. IV, div. 6

in effect

San Antonio City Code § 33-471 Location.

Sec. 33-471. - Location. Stables for housing of equine and carriages shall be at locations approved by the director of code compliance or public works, shall be situated in areas properly zoned for such use, and shall be no less than one hundred (100) feet from any dwelling. Such facilities shall conform to all health and sanitation regulations and shall be open for inspection by the director and the director of animal care services and their designees at all reasonable times, with or without prior notice. (Ord. No. 2013-08-01-0501, § 1(Exh. A), 8-1-13; Ord. No. 2016-03-03-0164, § 1(Att. A), 3-3-16)

San Antonio City Code § 33-472 Requirements.

Sec. 33-472. - Requirements. (a) All stables shall have standing stalls of minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet by twelve (12) feet by twelve (12) feet. The stalls shall be enclosed on all four (4) sides and shall have a solid north wall and a solid roof. (b) Equine shall be adequately quartered. Stables and stalls shall be clean and dry. Sufficient bedding of straw, shavings, or other suitable material shall be furnished and changed as often as necessary to maintain the stables and stalls in a clean and dry condition. Bedding for concrete floors shall consist of at least six (6) inches of materials. Bedding for clay, dirt or rubber base floor shall consist of at least three (3) inches of materials. (c) While in stalls, and/or during each sixteen (16) hours break equines shall have access to forage and feed in the amount to keep appropriate body condition score. The forage and feed shall be kept clean, fresh and must be of good quality. (d) While in stalls, equines shall have continuous access to drinking water. Water shall be kept clean and fresh. (Ord. No. 2013-08-01-0501, § 1(Exh. A), 8-1-13; Ord. No. 2016-03-03-0164, § 1(Att. A), 3-3-16)

San Antonio City Code § 33-481 Carriage wheels.

Sec. 33-481. - Carriage wheels. Carriage wheels shall be firmly attached to the hub and shall not wobble excessively. All springs, axles and supporting structures shall be intact without any visible breaks or deflection greater than incurred by a normal load. (Ord. No. 2016-03-03-0164, § 1(Att. A), 3-3-16)

Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH33VEHI_ARTIVEQAWCA_DIV6STFetched: 10/27/2026