Optional performance standards for direct driveway access.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 42-188.5
in effectSec. 42-188.5. - Optional performance standards for direct driveway access.
Direct driveway access to a street or type 1 permanent access easement for existing lots narrower than 33 feet is permitted if all the following standards are met:
(a) The existing lot was platted with less than 33 feet width, or the property is of an insufficient width to subdivide into multiple equal-sized lots of 33 feet or more prior to September 27, 2023;
(b) The existing property does not have usable side or rear access to a public street or a type 1 permanent access easement or an alley maintained by the city or a homeowners association;
(c) Each proposed lot will have only one driveway approach of no more than 12 feet in width;
(d) The garage building line on each proposed lot must be a minimum of 20 feet;
(e) The property proposed to be subdivided is not within 1,400 feet walking distance, measured by walking on sidewalks or other paved surface, from the primary entrance of a primary or secondary school; and
(f) The property is not located in an area shown as a Complete Community on the map attached as Appendix A to this chapter and also available on the department's website.
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(Ord. No. 2023-801, § 3(Exh. A), 9-27-2023, eff. 11-27-2023)
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_CH42SUDEPL_ARTIIIPLST_DIV4LORE_SDAGERELORE_S42-188.5OPPESTDIDRACFetched: 10/26/2026