ADUs are allowed in BraseltonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Braselton, GA
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# of Properties
4,193
Owner-occupied
89%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$799,362
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$133,261
Residential Types:
4,193 housing units
Single Family
42%
Other
58%
Zoning Districts:
6,883 parcels · 14 districts
PUD
63%(4,311)
R-2
18%(1,237)
R-3
8%(545)
R-1
6%(414)
Other
5%(376)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Braselton, GA?
Braselton, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling's floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the floor area of the principal dwelling
- –In Downtown Overlay (D-1–D-3), maximum size of 800 sq ft for a Carriage house
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy principal or ADU as permanent residence
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no parking required in Downtown Overlay District Subdistricts 1 and 3; 1:1 on-street substitution; remote/off-site parking within 500 ft with agreements; Planning Director discretion
Rental Restrictions
- –One unit must be owner-occupied permanently; the owner-occupied unit cannot be rented.
- –During non-lodging periods, one unit must remain owner-occupied; both units cannot be rented at the same time.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Georgia?
- –Georgia does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
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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