ADUs are allowed in Sandy SpringsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sandy Springs, GA
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# of Properties
28,883
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
52
Avg Home Value
$789,185
Median Lot Size
0.39 acres
Avg Income
$156,006
Residential Types:
28,883 housing units
Single Family
96%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
31,577 parcels · 52 districts
RD-18
21%(6,784)
RT-3
15%(4,871)
RM-3
14%(4,330)
RD-27
10%(3,309)
Other
39%(12,283)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sandy Springs, GA?
Sandy Springs, 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 heated floor area for an internal ADU must be under 1,500 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum heated floor area for a detached accessory dwelling (guest house) is less than 1,500 sq ft.
Max Units
- –Single-unit detached: 1 ADU/lot (attached or detached)
- –Single-unit attached (townhouse): 1 ADU/lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; citywide max not stated; in Perimeter Center/City Springs, maxes: 2.4 per unit (single-unit) or 1.1 per bedroom (multi-unit) for surface parking; no minimum in those districts; elsewhere: on-street substitution allowed, tandem parking allowed for single-unit, off-site parking within 800 ft; parking on-site but not tied to a specific unit.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) allowed but limited: max 180 rental days per year; no more than 1 rental on the residence or its grounds in any 24-hour period.
- –Up to 2 simultaneous rentals allowed only if the owner is present during the stays.
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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