ADUs are allowed in PembrokeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pembroke, GA
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# of Parcels
1,401
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$208,619
Median Parcel Size
0.51 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,406 parcels · 12 districts
R-1
76%(1,068)
B-2
6%(87)
R-2
6%(86)
B-3
5%(67)
Other
7%(98)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pembroke, GA?
Pembroke, 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 800 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 40% of the principal dwelling’s living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Alternate on lots at least 1/2 acre: maximum of 1,000 sq ft or 40% of the primary dwelling’s total area under roof, whichever is less.
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft or 40% of the principal dwelling’s living area, whichever is less.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot (AR-1/R-1) via conditional use permit; attached or detached accessory dwelling units allowed.
- –CHD: 0 ADUs permitted.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the premises; may reside in either unit.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max 2 spaces (not to exceed the principal dwelling's 2 spaces). Zoning Administrator may require extra spaces only if directly related to ADU use; parking must be on the same lot as the principal building.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU must be rented; cannot be sold separately.
- –At least one unit must be owner-occupied, with a deed restriction limiting occupancy to the owner and preventing both units from being rented simultaneously.
- –First two years: occupants must be related to the owner and capped at three persons.
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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