Alamo City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 10
R-1T TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
10-10-1:
In the proposed development of an R-1T Townhouse development, the applicable provisions from the Subdivision Ordinance relating to streets, required/paved alleys, sidewalks, fire hydrant interval spacing, etc., shall be applied as deemed appropriate. (Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; amd. Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
10-10-2: PERMITTED USES:
A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
One Townhouse per recorded lot.
All townhouse condominiums require recorded CCRs to perpetually maintain the common elements in such a condominium regime.
Accessory uses and/or structures; including detention ponds shall be perpetually privately maintained (via the recorded CCRs).
(Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; amd. Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026; Ord. 250-05-26, 5-19-2026)
10-10-3: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
No building shall exceed two and one-half stories (21Z) stories or thirty-five (35') in height. (Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; amd. Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
10-10-4: TOWNHOUSE USE REQUIREMENTS:
Building setbacks for structures shall be as follows subject to adjustment via recorded plat notes, recorded easements, and/or bona fide and binding orders from the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA).
A. 1. Minimum Lot Area for internal lots: 2,000 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Area for corner lots: 3,000 square feet
B. One Townhouse per lot platted for Townhouse use.
C. 1. Minimum lot width for internal lots: 30'
2. Minimum lot width for corner lots: 35'
D. Minimum lot length: 80'
E. Minimum front yard building setback: 20'
F. Minimum rear yard building setback: 5'
G. 1. Minimum side yard building setback - Inner lot 5'; however, townhouses separated by approved firewalls may build to the side lot line where other neighboring structures may abut In no instance shall a portion of a structure’s eaves, etc., encroach over the neighboring property or cross (the airspace) of a platted lot
2. Minimum corner side yard building setback: 10'
H. Garage Door setback to right-of-way: 18'
I. Maximum height of structures: 35'
NOTE: Section 11-3-5
(A) requires paved alleys in townhouse developments
(Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; amd. Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
