ADUs are allowed in SpringfieldTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Springfield, GA
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# of Properties
41
Owner-occupied
15%
Zoning districts
16
Median Lot Size
1.07 acres
Avg Income
$75,557
Residential Types:
41 housing units
R
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,479 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
63%(939)
R-4
11%(159)
B-1
10%(143)
DT
7%(102)
Other
9%(136)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Springfield, GA?
Springfield, 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 the lesser of 1,250 sq ft or 40% of the principal dwelling footprint
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 40% of the principal building footprint or 1,250 sq ft; in the Downtown (DT) district the maximum is 625 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family in AR or R-1). No maximum stated for other principal dwelling types (duplex/multifamily).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary residence; affidavit required.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; principal dwelling must provide 2 spaces; ADUs allowed only with single-family (AR/R-1); spaces must be on same lot; up to 25% reduction may be approved by Zoning Office
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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