ADUs are allowed in Shavano ParkTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shavano Park, TX
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# of Properties
1,502
Owner-occupied
99%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$1,066,124
Median Lot Size
0.81 acres
Avg Income
$176,816
Residential Types:
1,502 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,730 parcels · 22 districts
A-3
17%(291)
A-1
16%(273)
A-2
14%(239)
A-1-PUD-H
9%(163)
Other
44%(764)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shavano Park, TX?
Shavano Park, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 500 sq ft when the accessory dwelling is approved by special exception
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (A-1 to A-5 PUD SF Districts)
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU minimum; maximum not specified; ADUs may be located in an accessory building used as a dwelling unit; parking must be in a garage, carport, driveway, or approved all-weather surface; extra all-weather surfaces allowed only on lots >0.9 acre and only in side/rear yards (not front).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals (<90 days) prohibited; long-term rentals permitted
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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