ADUs are allowed in FayettevilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fayetteville, GA
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# of Properties
6,915
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
36
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$99,562
Residential Types:
6,915 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,103 parcels · 36 districts
R-30
22%(1,766)
R-22
19%(1,502)
R-THC
10%(789)
PCD
10%(782)
Other
40%(3,264)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fayetteville, GA?
Fayetteville, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling (Carriage House).
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-street credits/waivers when criteria met; shared/common parking via site plan with agreements
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term ADU rentals allowed only as a conditional use in residential districts; stays capped at 28 days and must comply with Sec. 207.28 (annual registration, local agent, certificate of compliance, safety/inspection, and occupancy rules).
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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