ADUs are allowed in LovejoyTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lovejoy, GA
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# of Properties
3,802
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$261,442
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$72,289
Residential Types:
3,802 housing units
Single Family
93%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
3,977 parcels · 19 districts
R60
36%(1,423)
RTH
17%(682)
R40
12%(474)
GR
10%(382)
Other
26%(1,016)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lovejoy, GA?
Lovejoy, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –No numeric min/max for ADUs; unlisted uses determined by zoning administrator; accessory apartment may share parking with the principal unit
Rental Restrictions
- –Daily/short-term rentals not permitted; minimum rental term is weekly (7 days) or longer.
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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