The accessory dwelling unit, most people living in Austin have heard the term, I like to think of them as a back house or casita, a small scale, extra space for living. For homeowners in and around central Austin they provide a great opportunity to add extra space to a property without having to rezone or subdivide.
The space can be used for rental,a guest house, workshop/studio space or just extra flexible space for all that comes along.
Certain restrictions still do apply (see below)
size is limited to 1100 SF or .15 of the lot area whichever is smaller
second story maximum SF is 550SF
limited to two stories
secondary structure must be 10' from from the main house
basic zoning requirements like impervious cover and maximum building coverage still apply
depending on proximity to public transport parking additional may not be required
If you are thinking of adding a small house to your property, please consider contacting me, I would be happy to talk with you.
Initial site study for the Rosedale ADU, working with the existing architecture and site conditions was critical for an appropriate solution.
Pre construction -A good survey is key to starting the process
Accessory dwelling unit under construction in the Rosedale neighborhood in central Austin
