"G" Golf Course District.
San Antonio Unified Development Code § 35-346
in effectSec. 35-346. - "G" Golf Course District.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
A golf course district "G" is a special zoning district permitting the operation of a private or public golf course, including accessory uses and activities. Golf courses can be "stand alone" or in association with a residential subdivision/community or a commercial, office or business park. Golf courses shall be allowed only within "G" golf course districts in order to achieve compatibility with adjacent uses through the provisions of this section.
(a) Permitted Uses.
(1) Golf courses, public or private. Accessory uses for a golf course may include the following:
a. Clubhouse facilities which may include, but not be limited to a pro shop, administrative offices for the golf course, tavern, meeting rooms, and a food service establishment.
b. Driving ranges.
c. Maintenance facilities: Outdoor storage of equipment and materials shall be screened from any adjacent residential zoning districts.
(2) Parks.
(3) Conservation subdivisions, which shall meet the requirements of section 35-203. For a conservation subdivision within a "G" district, golf courses with accessory uses may serve as an alternative use to meet the parks and open space requirements set forth in subsection 35-203(j).
(4) The following uses may be permitted within the "G" district only with approval of a specific use authorization by city council:
a. Archery range.
b. Athletic fields - noncommercial.
c. Clubhouse - private including lodges and meeting halls.
d. Golf driving range.
e. Neighborhood recreational facility.
f. Neighborhood swimming pool.
g. Tennis, racquetball, handball, volleyball or basketball courts - noncommercial.
(b) Setback Requirements.
(1) The perimeter setback for all buildings and structures shall be twenty-five (25) feet when abutting a residentially developed tract or a residential zoning district.
(2) No perimeter setback is required where the golf course does not abut a residentially developed tract or residential zoning district.
(3) Internal to this district there are no zoning setback requirements, however building and fire code requirements must still be met.
(4) For uses requiring a specific use authorization, stricter setbacks may be governed by the required site plan.
(c) Height Requirements.
(1) The height of buildings shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet at the required perimeter setbacks as specified in subsection (b).
(2) The height of buildings may be increased two (2) feet for each one (1) foot they are set back beyond the required perimeter setback.
(3) For uses requiring a specific use authorization, stricter height limits may be governed by the required site plan.
(d) Lighting.
(1) Lights illuminating an accessory driving range shall be arranged so that the source of light is deflected away from and not directed toward any abutting residential uses or residential zoning districts, and shall meet the requirements of subsection 35-392(a).
(2) All other lighting shall be in accordance with section 35-392.
(3) For uses requiring a specific use authorization, stricter lighting standards may be governed by the required site plan.
(e) Signs.
(1) No sign, display or other exterior indications of accessory uses shall be visible from a public thoroughfare.
(2) All other signage shall be in accordance with Chapter 28 of the City Code.
(3) For uses requiring a specific use authorization, stricter sign standards may be governed by the required site plan.
(f) Fences. Golf courses within the G District shall be permitted to have predominantly open fences up to eight (8) feet in height, and up to twelve (12) feet in height where the fence encloses a driving range, in accordance with section 6-2 of the Building Code.
(Ord. No. 2009-05-07-0355, § 2, 5-7-09) (Ord. No. 2010-11-18-0985, § 2, 11-18-10)
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/unified_development_code?nodeId=ARTIIIZO_DIV5SPDI_S35-346GGOCODIFetched: 10/27/2026