Texas SB673 regulates municipal and county rules on accessory dwelling units, prohibiting certain restrictions and setting permit requirements.

Texas SB673 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter regulating accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as a residential housing unit on a lot zoned for a single-family home or duplex, independent of the primary dwelling unit, and a complete living facility for at least one individual. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enforcing certain regulations, such as prohibiting construction before or after the primary dwelling unit, requiring owner occupancy, imposing parking requirements on specific lots, and applying.

Texas SB673 regulates municipal and county rules on accessory dwelling units, prohibiting certain restrictions and setting permit requirements.

Texas SB673 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter regulating accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as a residential housing unit on a lot zoned for a single-family home or duplex, independent of the primary dwelling unit, and a complete living facility for at least one individual. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enforcing certain regulations, such as prohibiting construction before or after the primary dwelling unit, requiring owner occupancy, imposing parking requirements on specific lots, and applying.