ADUs are allowed in Peachtree CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Peachtree City, GA
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# of Properties
13,475
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
73
Median Lot Size
0.38 acres
Avg Income
$125,820
Residential Types:
13,475 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,875 parcels · 73 districts
R-12
19%(2,840)
R-1
9%(1,388)
R-15
9%(1,274)
GR-4
6%(943)
Other
57%(8,430)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Peachtree City, GA?
Peachtree City, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the larger of 600 sq ft or 25% of the principal residence’s area (excluding garages and unheated space); applies only in ER, AR, and R-43 districts.
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot (in all districts except ER, AR, and R-43)
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; off-street; must share the principal dwelling's driveway (no separate access)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited (<30 days); R-43 guest house cannot be leased or rented separately from the main dwelling, nor used as a permanent residence
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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