ADUs are allowed in TempleTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Temple, GA
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# of Parcels
2,896
Zoning districts
16
Zoning Districts:
2,909 parcels · 16 districts
R-2
41%(1,198)
DCD
22%(636)
R-1
19%(541)
R-6
7%(193)
Other
12%(341)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Temple, GA?
Temple, 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 50% of the main house’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 per lot (detached guesthouse for a single-family dwelling)
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; guesthouse rules apply (must be accessory to a single-family home, rear, lot ≥1 acre; no extra off-street parking for guesthouses). Citywide cap: private garage + outdoor parking may not exceed four spaces; required parking cannot be double-counted.
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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