ADUs are allowed in RoanokeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Roanoke, TX
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# of Properties
9
Zoning districts
18
Zoning Districts:
2,824 parcels · 18 districts
PD
51%(1,454)
SF-7
31%(864)
BP
3%(82)
OAK-ST-N
3%(82)
Other
12%(342)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Roanoke, TX?
Roanoke, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the larger of 50% of the residence's livable area or 5% of the lot area; this total applies to all accessory structures, so any single detached ADU cannot exceed it.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot in residential districts
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces on single-family lots citywide; Oak Street District requires 1 space per residential unit (including ADU); no ADU-specific ratio beyond district rule
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs shall not be rented or leased; subletting is prohibited in AG districts.
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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