

ADUs are allowed in NolanvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Nolanville, TX
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# of Parcels
1,601
Zoning districts
13
Avg Parcel Value
$208,067
Zoning Districts:
1,609 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
32%(508)
R-1S
17%(267)
R-DT
14%(224)
R-3
13%(217)
Other
24%(393)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Nolanville, TX?
Nolanville, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Internal ADU (Residential Loft) maximum size: 50% of the primary dwelling's habitable floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling's habitable floor area (detached ADU).
- –Maximum size of 2,000 sq ft (detached ADU).
- –ADU prohibited on lots under 2 acres; if lot < 2 acres, maximum is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 per lot/tract
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU (plus 2 for the primary dwelling); ADU section has no ADU-specific parking standard—general residential standards apply: off-street parking on the same lot, surfaced; no yard parking; off-site approvals limited to commercial areas.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached accessory dwellings shall not be used as rental units.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Texas?
- –Texas does not have a statewide ADU law. ADUs are regulated entirely at the local level.
- –ADU rules vary significantly by city, and many jurisdictions prohibit ADUs outright.
- –Counties generally lack zoning authority, but other restrictions may still apply outside city limits.
- –Outside city limits, ADU feasibility often depends on subdivision rules, deed restrictions, and septic or fire requirements.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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