ADU rules for Eastman
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eastman, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Parcels
2,611
Zoning districts
10
Zoning Districts:
2,640 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
30%(800)
R-1B
27%(710)
R-2
11%(290)
B-2
9%(242)
Other
23%(598)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eastman, GA?
Eastman, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; ADUs are not defined/authorized; R-1 prohibits accessory living quarters (with limited exceptions); general minima require 1 space per dwelling unit in R-1/R-2, not stated for ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs in R-1 zones cannot be rented; exceptions: guest house with no rent or servants’ quarters.
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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