ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated FayetteTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Fayette, GA
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# of Properties
20,000
Owner-occupied
79%
Zoning districts
55
Avg Home Value
$65,425
Median Lot Size
1.28 acres
Avg Income
$129,602
Residential Types:
20,000 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
22,321 parcels · 55 districts
R-40
33%(7,447)
A-R
20%(4,389)
R-45
10%(2,153)
R-70
9%(2,081)
Other
28%(6,251)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Fayette, GA?
Unincorporated Fayette, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 guesthouse per lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented (shall not be used as tenant space)
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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