ADUs are allowed in GatesvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gatesville, TX
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# of Parcels
3,723
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$188,967
Zoning Districts:
3,805 parcels · 11 districts
RSF
49%(1,883)
BC
22%(848)
R2-4F
16%(620)
ASH
4%(171)
Other
7%(283)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gatesville, TX?
Gatesville, 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
- –Internal/attached ADU maximum on lots under 2 acres: lesser of 50% of principal dwelling or 1,200 sq ft.
- –Internal/attached ADU maximum on lots 2 acres or larger: greater of 50% of principal dwelling or 2.5% of lot area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADU max for lots under 2 acres (residential): lesser of 50% of principal building gross area or 1,200 sq ft.
- –Detached ADU max for lots 2 acres or larger (residential): greater of 50% of principal building gross area or 2.5% of lot area.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; RC-3 district: no off-street parking required; any required additional ADU parking must be provided with the principal building's parking
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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