ADU rules for Riverdale
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Riverdale, GA
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# of Properties
3,886
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$214,871
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$72,420
Residential Types:
3,886 housing units
Single Family
93%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
4,803 parcels · 25 districts
R-2
36%(1,724)
R-3
29%(1,393)
MR
13%(623)
RS110
6%(268)
Other
17%(795)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Riverdale, GA?
Riverdale, 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
- –0 ADUs per lot (all districts)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not permitted for residential occupancy; separate detached dwelling to rent is not allowed; short-term rentals require a special use permit and bed-and-breakfast standards.
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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