ADUs are allowed in Pine LakeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pine Lake, GA
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# of Parcels
451
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$262,593
Zoning Districts:
493 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
82%(405)
VC
4%(21)
R-100
3%(17)
TR
3%(15)
Other
7%(35)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pine Lake, GA?
Pine Lake, 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
- –Absolute ceiling of 3,200 sq ft because the in-home/attached ADU counts toward the principal-dwelling cap
- –Maximum ADU size equal to the principal dwelling’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU floor area of 40% of the principal dwelling’s floor area.
- –ADU floor area may not exceed the principal dwelling’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (including single-family dwellings)
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (off-street) in addition to the 2 for the principal; on the same lot; may be a parking pad, carport, or garage; no maximum.
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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