ADUs are allowed in New FairviewTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Fairview, TX
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# of Parcels
925
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$344,209
Median Parcel Size
1.09 acres
Zoning Districts:
653 parcels · 9 districts
MH
59%(388)
SF
19%(121)
PD-SF
7%(45)
A
6%(37)
Other
9%(62)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Fairview, TX?
New Fairview, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 500 sq ft for an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Home Apartment).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 500 sq ft for Accessory Dwelling/Garage Apartments (detached ADUs).
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking ratio; 2 spaces per single-family detached unit (not ADU); parking must be on-site or within 300 ft; general reductions via special exception.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not rented; may house only domestic servants employed on the premises.
- –Guesthouse dwelling cannot be rented (temporary guests only; no compensation).
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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