ADU rules for Forest Park
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Forest Park, GA
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# of Properties
5,321
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$157,795
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$53,948
Residential Types:
5,321 housing units
Single Family
92%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
6,334 parcels · 30 districts
RS
78%(4,918)
RS110
4%(222)
GC
3%(211)
RT
3%(201)
Other
12%(782)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Forest Park, GA?
Forest Park, 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
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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