Unified Development Code

UDC training program:

The San Antonio Building Codes Academy Sessions on the UDC are available for online viewing:

• Day 1: Zoning, Alternative Development Patterns, Procedures
• Day 2: Standards, Enforcement, Vested Rights, Nonconformities
• Day 3: Rough Proportionality  

UDC amendment process:

UDC amendment process: The UDC provides for an amendment process every 2 years. The 2008 update includes 95 proposed amendments submitted by customers and by staff from city departments and other public agencies. The amendments are intended to make the UDC easier to use and consistent with other applicable laws and regulations. The Technical Advisory Committee of the Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations on the amendments.  For more information please contact the UDC administrator; Andrew Spurgin, AICP; at andrew.spurgin@sanantonio.gov .

Presentation on the 2008 Biennial Update Program

Frequently Asked Questions

UPDATE: The City of San Antonio is currently waiting on the publication of Supplement No. 9 of the UDC from Municipal Code Corporation. The amendments listed below are those that have been adopted since publication of Supplement No. 8.
 

UDC amendments recently approved and adopted by City Council: 

December 10, 2009

• Certificate of Occupancy Revocation

October 29, 2009

• Tree preservation in environmentally sensitive areas

 
UDC Online:
The Unified Development Code (UDC) may be accessed on the Municipal Code Corporation by the following link –
 

To view code:
http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=14228&sid=43
 

To buy code:
https://secure.municode.com/munistore/productspage.asp
 

Code Interpretations:
Information Bulletin on RIDs
RID 076a Small Wind Energy Systems
RID 076b Front Porch Width in UD District
RID 77 Wireless Communication Systems - revoked
RID 78 RM Zoning Districts
RID 79 Skilled Nursing Facilities parking requirement
RID 80 Fences - revoked
RID 81 Wireless Communication Systems
RID 82 Fences
RID 83 Certificates of Occupancy for Sexually Oriented Businesses
RID 84 Pay Day Loan Agency 
RID 85 Solar Farms

Related materials:
Urban Design Programs including Corridor Districts, Sign Districts and Neighborhood Conservation Districts. (For information contact (210) 215-9126     http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/neighborhoods/urbandesign.asp 

For information on the water quality ordinance, including impervious cover and BMPs, please refer to City Code Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 6:
http://www.saws.org/our_water/resource_protection/Aquifer_Protection/ordinance.shtml 

or view Municipal Code site at:
http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=11508&sid=43 

All other sections of the City Code may be viewed at:
http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=11508&sid=43