[ryukafalz]

Houston might not have something specifically called a "zoning code" but it has plenty of the sorts of regulations that lead to sprawl.

Take a look at this table of parking requirements for Houston, and keep in mind that a typical parking space takes up 320 square feet: https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/docs_pdfs/par...

[twiddling]

Fire department accommodations also shape road size. Being able to turn an engine for instance eliminates a lot of older alley designs in new construction.