ADUs are allowed in Garden RidgeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Garden Ridge, TX
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# of Parcels
1,719
Zoning districts
8
Avg Parcel Value
$722,701
Zoning Districts:
1,665 parcels · 8 districts
RE
93%(1,541)
AG
4%(59)
NC
1%(21)
MU
1%(18)
Other
2%(26)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Garden Ridge, TX?
Garden Ridge, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (citywide max where permitted).
- –AG and RE: allowed by right; RN and all listed nonresidential/mixed-use districts: 0.
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be occupied by the owner or lessee.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified; up to 30% reduction via Alternative Compliance if public parking or adequate bike/pedestrian access; BOA may grant a Special Exception to reduce spaces further.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals of ADUs are prohibited; only the main building may be used for short-term rental.
- –Long-term occupancy is limited to guests, caregivers, relatives, or family members; unrelated tenants are not 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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