ADUs are allowed in Dalworthington GardensTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dalworthington Gardens, TX
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# of Properties
788
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$616,448
Median Lot Size
0.55 acres
Avg Income
$59,714
Residential Types:
788 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Other
91%
Zoning Districts:
1,215 parcels · 15 districts
SF1
38%(462)
SF2
27%(332)
B3
13%(160)
MF
9%(115)
Other
12%(146)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Dalworthington Gardens, TX?
Dalworthington Gardens, 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 ADU size is the larger of 700 sq ft or 25% of the principal structure's livable floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per principal dwelling (SF, GH, MF).
- –SF districts: 1 ADU per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –2 covered parking spaces per ADU; no maximum; must be on the same lot as the principal use; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers; applies to single-family lots.
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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