ADU rules for Georgetown
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Georgetown, DE
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# of Parcels
3,029
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$428,329
Zoning Districts:
3,390 parcels · 21 districts
UR1
39%(1,338)
MR1/RPC
20%(684)
MR2
5%(182)
HC
5%(180)
Other
30%(1,006)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Georgetown, DE?
Georgetown, DE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: Guest house not rented or used as a separate dwelling (no kitchen or separate meters).
- –Internal/attached ADU: Servant’s quarters not rented or used as a separate dwelling (no kitchen or separate meters).
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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