ADUs are allowed in Richmond HillTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Richmond Hill, GA
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# of Parcels
6,723
Zoning districts
16
Avg Parcel Value
$419,355
Median Parcel Size
0.23 acres
Zoning Districts:
6,732 parcels · 16 districts
PUD
53%(3,570)
R2
28%(1,857)
R3
6%(383)
R1
5%(313)
Other
9%(609)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Richmond Hill, GA?
Richmond Hill, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling’s total living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling's total living area
- –Maximum 600 sq ft due to aggregate accessory-building area cap on residential lots
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal or ADU
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU (in addition to principal); max may not exceed the minimum by more than 10% (≈2.2 spaces) unless approved by Planning Director with City Engineer; no new ADU driveways; reductions/waivers allowed if qualifying on-street parking within 300 ft or other criteria; ADU standard overrides Table 14-3.
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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