ADUs are allowed in DoravilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Doraville, GA
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# of Properties
2
Zoning districts
27
Zoning Districts:
3,542 parcels · 27 districts
R-1
53%(1,890)
T-5
11%(404)
SD-2
10%(370)
RSFA
7%(242)
Other
18%(636)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Doraville, GA?
Doraville, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 440 sq ft of habitable area (excluding parking) for internal/attached ADUs in LCC Transect zones T3–T6.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size no more than 50% of the principal building’s gross square footage (combined cap across all accessory structures).
- –Maximum ADU habitable area of 440 sq ft in Livable Community Code transect zones T3–T6 (parking excluded).
Max Units
- –Single-family lots: 1 ADU per lot (attached or detached).
- –Duplex and multifamily lots: ADUs not permitted.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal unit or ADU as permanent residence
Rental Restrictions
- –Owner-occupied unit cannot be rented; only the non-owner-occupied unit may be rented.
- –Short-term rentals require a city short-term vacation rental certificate and a business tax certificate; limited to 30 consecutive days and no rentals under 24 hours; if renting by the room, owner must be present and only two bedrooms may be rented.
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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