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Accessory Structures in New Braunfels, TX (2026)

2 verified accessory structures rules for New Braunfels, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

ADU Rules

New Braunfels allows one accessory dwelling per lot in single-family zones, attached or detached, capped by accessory-building size limits.

New Braunfels ADU & Garage Apartment Rules

Some Restrictions

New Braunfels, TX Code of Ordinances § 144-5.4(h)

Accessory dwellings. A secondary living space that is on-site with a primary living space is allowed and may be contained within the same structure as the primary dwelling, or may be contained in a separate structure. A guest house and a garage loft are examples of accessory dwellings. (i) Accessory equipment requirements. Air conditioning compressors, swimming pool pumps and similar accessor...

Shed & Carport Rules

New Braunfels caps accessory buildings and sheds at the height of the main house, requires a 60-foot front setback or placement behind the house, a 5-foot side setback, and limits lots to two detached accessory buildings.

New Braunfels Accessory Building & Shed Rules

Some Restrictions

Sec. 144-5.4

(b)Front yard/location requirement. Any accessory building hereafter constructed or placed on any lot shall provide a front yard of 60 feet or shall be located behind the main building, whichever is less. (c)Side building setback requirement. ...there shall be a side building setback on each side of an accessory building not less than five feet. ... (e)Height. The height of the accessory buildi...