ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated DouglasTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Douglas, GA
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# of Properties
38,937
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
40
Avg Home Value
$276,100
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$92,520
Residential Types:
38,937 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
41,781 parcels · 40 districts
R-LD
54%(22,363)
R-A
20%(8,273)
PUD-C
9%(3,795)
PUD
6%(2,570)
Other
11%(4,780)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Douglas, GA?
Unincorporated Douglas, 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 size is 60% of the primary structure’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 60% of the principal residence’s floor area
- –In AG, R-A, and R-LD: maximum 1,000 sq ft on lots 15,000 sq ft up to 5 acres; no cap over 5 acres
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 1 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Property must be owner-occupied for ADUs.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; maximum 4 outdoor spaces per dwelling unit; adequate provision required for ADUs; detached ADUs must share the primary dwelling's driveway; no separate driveway allowed.
Rental Restrictions
- –STRs must follow Section 318 (Special Use approval, Occupational License, Motel Tax in ag/res districts); operating without requirements is a violation.
- –Only one STR unit per property (if the ADU is the STR, the primary dwelling cannot also be a STR).
- –Temporary licenses cap at 30 nights; occupancy is limited to two guests per bedroom or 10 total.
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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