Beacon Hill Area Neighborhood Association


BHANA NCD Summary 

Note:  Any disparity beween this information and the City of San Antonio Neighborhood Conservation District documents, the City of San Antonio documents shall prevail.  This information is provided as a summary and quick glance only.  Only the Residential standards are summarized here.  All properties are also subject to other city codes, including Zoning, Property Maintenance and the Uniform Development Code (UDC).  Consult the city's One Stop for help.
 

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NCD Intent

About the NCD

Building Height / Stories

Lot Size / Coverage

Front / Side Setbacks

Building Size

Impervious Cover

Garages, Carports, Etc.

Fencing / Fence Materials

Building Materials, Roofing

Principal Elevation - Porches

Principal Elevation - Windows

Principal Elevation - Front Walk


Paving / Impervious Cover
  • Infill sidewalks shall maintain the existing width of the adjacent sidewalk. Existing sidewalks may not be removed, unless replaced as follows:
    • If replacing more than 50% of the entire length of the sidewalk behind the property line, sidewalks are to be at minimum, 4 feet wide and 3 feet behind the curb, except at locations where street trees or other existing site obstructions will prevent this sidewalk placement.
    • Transitions in sidewalk width and / or distance from curb shall occur on the street side of the sidewalk and / or at the driveway.
  • Driveway curb cuts shall not exceed 15 feet in width, and a maximum of one curb cut per lot or 75 feet of frontage.  Circular driveways are not permitted.
  • Driveway areas beyond the curb cut shall maintain a maximum width of 12 feet from the intersection with the street to a point 5 feet behind the primary structure setback.  
  • Driveway "runways / ribbons" at a width of 1 ft 6 inches to 2 ft 6 inches are preferred to solid surface driveways
  • Solid Surface, impervious driveways - it is preferable to maintain a width of 8 feet to 10 feet.


Ref: NCD Residential Design Standards, page 8

Updated 04/13/2016