Historic Preservation Manual

City of Houston Planning and Development Department > Historic Districts > Bolulevard Oaks > Setting

Boulevard Oaks

Setting

The setting of a house – how it is located on and sized to fit a lot – should also be compatible with the rest of the historic district. Most homes in Boulevard Oaks are two or two-and-a-half stories in height and set back 40–50 feet from the street. Garages or carports are detached, located behind the house at the rear half of the lot, and accessed via driveways.

The setting of a house – how it is located on and sized to fit a lot – should also be compatible with the rest of the historic district. Most homes in Boulevard Oaks are two or two-and-a-half stories in height and set back 40–50 feet from the street. Garages or carports are detached, located behind the house at the rear half of the lot, and accessed via driveways.

When considering a building project within the Boulevard Oaks Historic District, please refer to this chart. It shows which setting-related elements are compatible and which are not. Definitions of common terms can be found in the glossary.

Compatible Incompatible
Driveways
  • Driveways next to the house (mid-block)
  • Driveways from side streets (corner lots)
  • Parking pads in front of the building
Garages and Carports
  • Detached
  • Located in rear half of the lot; often fully or partially obscured visually by house in front
  • Attached to the building
  • In front of the house
  • Carport
Height
  • Two or two-and-a-half stories
  • Finished attic space with dormers
  • One story
  • Three or more stories
Front setback
  • 40-50 feet
  • Less than 40 feet
  • More than 50 feet