ADU rules for Bloomingdale
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bloomingdale, GA
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# of Properties
1,234
Owner-occupied
46%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$201,789
Median Lot Size
0.58 acres
Avg Income
$63,727
Residential Types:
1,234 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
16%
Other
84%
Zoning Districts:
1,490 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
41%(605)
RA-1
36%(529)
C-1
11%(165)
R-A
7%(97)
Other
6%(94)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bloomingdale, GA?
Bloomingdale, 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
Max Units
- –1 per lot (hardship secondary dwelling mobile home on single-family residential lots)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; follows 2+ unit rule; off-street parking required citywide (except in C-1); caretaking/groundskeeping ADUs have no specific parking standard.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; ADU may only be occupied by a nontransient caretaker/groundskeeper employed by the property owner/operator; not rented to the general public
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
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