ADUs are allowed in CiboloTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cibolo, TX
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# of Parcels
5,400
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$416,701
Median Parcel Size
0.18 acres
Zoning Districts:
5,140 parcels · 21 districts
SF6
80%(4,105)
PUD
8%(402)
SF5
4%(189)
C2
3%(131)
Other
6%(313)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cibolo, TX?
Cibolo, 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum Internal ADU size limited to 33% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area.
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; exceptions: ADU within the principal dwelling, owner-occupied, ≤33% of gross floor area; added space in addition to parking for the primary dwelling
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short- and long-term rentals prohibited. Attached/Interior ADU: owner-occupied requirement effectively prohibits renting.
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.
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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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