Garage conversion rules in Pasadena, TX — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Pasadena requires building permits for garage conversions. Converted garages must maintain the 2 off-street parking spaces required per dwelling under Sec. 9-7. Setback requirements of Sec. 9-76 apply. Deed restrictions may prohibit garage conversions.
Converting a garage to living space in Pasadena requires a building permit under Chapter 9. The conversion must comply with all applicable building code requirements including the adopted International Residential Code. The off-street parking ordinance (Sec. 9-7) requires 2 parking spaces per single-family dwelling unit, which may include garage spaces. Converting the garage may require providing alternative off-street parking on an improved surface meeting Sec. 9-7.1 standards. All structures must maintain the 25-foot front setback and 5-foot side/rear setbacks under Sec. 9-76. Deed restrictions in many Pasadena subdivisions may prohibit garage conversions or require maintaining enclosed parking.
Conversion without permit: stop-work order and citation. Insufficient parking: violation of Sec. 9-7.
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