ADU rules for Dunwoody
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dunwoody, GA
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# of Parcels
13,611
Zoning districts
46
Avg Parcel Value
$1,057,329
Zoning Districts:
13,627 parcels · 46 districts
R-100
56%(7,600)
O-I
8%(1,047)
R-85
7%(916)
RM-100
4%(540)
Other
26%(3,524)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Dunwoody, GA?
Dunwoody, 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
Parking
- –ADU parking: no min/max specified; parking must be on-site; off-site parking not allowed; tandem parking may count if assigned to same dwelling; street-yard parking restricted in R districts; no ADU-specific ratios in Dunwoody.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals for less than one calendar month are not permitted by-right; rentals must be month-to-month or longer (lodging use approval required for <1 month).
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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