Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Von Ormy, Texas
Von Ormy is a city in Bexar County, Texas. Von Ormy adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Von Ormy’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Bexar County page.
Answers from the rulebook for Von Ormy
Von Ormy’s own rules
Building permitRequired
Any building or renovation inside Von Ormy city limits
Application must be submitted for approval; exemptions not reviewed.
“building permit application is required to be submitted for approval for any building or renovation to properties within the city limits of von ormy”
Local zoningPresent
Land inside Von Ormy city limits
City page lists a complete Von Ormy UDC (May 2025), planned development district ordinance, an adopted zoning ordinance and a zoning map; current adopted status of the 2025 update not confirmed.
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Von Ormy or Bexar County directly.
Owner-builder exemption — Von Ormy city
Building code adopted — Von Ormy city
Inspections — Von Ormy city
Certificate of occupancy — Von Ormy city
Minimum dwelling size — Von Ormy city
21 more unanswered
Minimum lot size
Setbacks
Lot coverage
Building height
Living in an RV
Camping on your land
Tiny homes
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Who permits septic
Septic permit
Septic inspection
Off-grid sanitation
Well permit
Mandatory utility hookup
Agricultural exemption
Driveway access
Building in a floodplain
Short-term rentals
Permit fees
Permit process
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Von Ormy publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Bexar County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Von Ormy means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
