ADUs are allowed in PoolerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pooler, GA
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# of Properties
11,682
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$312,948
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$99,107
Residential Types:
11,682 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
12,866 parcels · 28 districts
PUD
61%(7,891)
R-1-A
25%(3,210)
R-4
3%(375)
R-3-C
2%(266)
Other
9%(1,124)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pooler, GA?
Pooler, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living area of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total living area (garage apartment).
- –Maximum living area of 33% of the primary dwelling’s total living area (guest home).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary structure
Parking
- –1.75 spaces per dwelling unit; no max; secondary dwelling structures require parking for two single-family dwelling units on the lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Garage apartment may be rented only if the owner resides in the primary dwelling; Guest homes shall not be rented; Short-term rentals ≤30 days and must be hosted (owner must reside in the STR dwelling).
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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