ADUs are allowed in San AngeloTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for San Angelo, TX
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# of Parcels
39,442
Zoning districts
19
Avg Parcel Value
$248,916
Zoning Districts:
39,675 parcels · 19 districts
RS-1
68%(26,948)
RS-2
7%(2,806)
CG/CH
5%(2,139)
RM-1
4%(1,718)
Other
15%(6,064)
ADU Rules
What can you build in San Angelo, TX?
San Angelo, 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 size less than 900 sq ft for a detached accessory apartment on a single-family lot in RS-2 or RM-1.
- –Maximum size less than 50% of the primary structure's total enclosed floor area for a detached accessory apartment on a single-family lot in RS-2 or RM-1.
Max Units
- –Single-family (RS-2 or RM-1): 1 detached accessory apartment per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; tandem parking allowed; variance may adjust the requirement
Rental Restrictions
- –Cannot rent both units at once; at least one unit must be owner-occupied. Rentals under a month require Short-Term Rental approval and compliance (including 500-ft separation from other STRs and schools; Conditional Use where applicable).
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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