ADU rules for Metter
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Metter, GA
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# of Properties
1,740
Owner-occupied
40%
Zoning districts
17
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$41,636
Residential Types:
1,740 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,309 parcels · 17 districts
R-2
30%(703)
R-4
21%(492)
R-3
17%(397)
L-1
6%(146)
Other
25%(571)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Metter, GA?
Metter, GA 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific rate; with 2+ dwelling units, 1.5 spaces per unit (3 total for an ADU on a single-family lot); max none; spaces may be on other off-street property within 500 ft; 300 sq ft per space
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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ADU rules in other Georgia municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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