ADU rules for Austell
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Austell, GA
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# of Properties
2,924
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$280,277
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$80,053
Residential Types:
2,924 housing units
Single Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
12%
Other
88%
Zoning Districts:
3,560 parcels · 25 districts
PUD-S
29%(1,027)
R-15
15%(530)
PUD
10%(371)
R-20
8%(292)
Other
38%(1,340)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Austell, GA?
Austell, 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 zones/principal structure types)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement; ADUs not permitted.
Parking
- –No ADU parking requirements; ADUs not permitted; no ADU category in Sec. 48-198.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; affidavit required stating the accessory structure will not be used as a dwelling or for commercial gain.
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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