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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Holly Springs, GA

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# of Properties
6,022
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$452,228
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$122,766
Residential Types:
6,022 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,644 parcels · 16 districts
PDR
52%(3,426)
R-20
17%(1,148)
TND
12%(778)
PUD
5%(359)
Other
14%(933)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Holly Springs, GA?

Holly Springs, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • Maximum detached ADU size is 75% of the principal dwelling’s heated floor area, up to 1,500 sq ft.

Max Units

  • Detached ADU: 1 per lot

Owner Occupancy

  • Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU

Parking

  • 1 space per ADU; on-site off-street parking (driveway or parking pad) in addition to the principal dwelling's required spaces.

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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