Shopping centers with certain use classifications.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 26-495
in effectSec. 26-495. - Shopping centers with certain use classifications.
(a) A shopping center (strip) that contains 20 percent or more of its GFA as a class 6 or 7 use classification, excluding a tavern or pub, small bar, or bar, club or lounge, pursuant to section 26-492 of this Code shall provide the incremental increase in the number of parking spaces required for the class 6 or 7 use classification in excess of the 20 percent of its GFA. A shopping center (strip) that contains a tavern or pub, small bar, or bar, club, or lounge shall provide the incremental increase in the number of parking spaces required.
(b) A shopping center (neighborhood) that contains 20 percent or more of its GFA as a class 6 or 7 use classification pursuant to section 26-492 of this Code shall provide the incremental increase in the number of parking spaces required for the class 6 or 7 use classification in excess of the 20 percent of its GFA.
(Ord. No. 2013-208, § 2(Exh. A), 3-6-2013)
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_CH26PA_ARTVIIIOREPALO_DIV2REPASPBISP_S26-495SHCECEUSCLFetched: 10/26/2026
