5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lubbock County, Texas.
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Texas counties have no general zoning power, so unincorporated Lubbock County sets no accessory-dwelling-unit rules. Inside the City of Lubbock, ADUs are regulated by the Unified Development Code (Chapter 39) and generally need a Specific Use Permit in single-family districts; septic areas add TX H&S Ch. 366 OSSF rules.
Unincorporated Lubbock County has no shed setback rule because Texas counties cannot zone. Inside the City of Lubbock, the Unified Development Code requires detached accessory structures like sheds to keep minimum five-foot interior side and rear setbacks and sit behind the home's front facade.
City of Lubbock Unified Development Code, Division 2.4 (Land Use Standards, Accessory Structures)
Detached accessory structures shall have minimum interior side and rear setbacks of five feet. An accessory structure shall be located to the rear of the front facade of the principal structure.
Unincorporated Lubbock County cannot zone, so it has no garage-conversion ordinance. Inside the City of Lubbock, converting a garage into living space is a building-permit matter and, if it creates a separate dwelling, triggers the Unified Development Code's accessory-dwelling and Specific Use Permit rules.
The county cannot zone carports. In the City of Lubbock, an accessory building or carport with vehicular access fronting an alley must be set back at least 20 feet from the alley right-of-way, and detached accessory structures keep five-foot side and rear setbacks.
City of Lubbock Unified Development Code, Division 2.4 (Land Use Standards, Accessory Structures)
An accessory building with vehicular access that fronts an alley shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the alley right-of-way or easement.
Unincorporated Lubbock County cannot zone tiny homes. Inside the City of Lubbock, a tiny house on a permanent foundation is regulated as a dwelling under the Unified Development Code and building code; a tiny house on wheels is treated as an RV and generally cannot be a permanent residence.
1 cities in Lubbock County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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