ADU rules for South Fulton
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for South Fulton, GA
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# of Properties
45,887
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
40
Avg Home Value
$315,995
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$91,884
Residential Types:
45,887 housing units
Single Family
94%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
47,147 parcels · 40 districts
CUP
36%(16,930)
R-4
14%(6,715)
MIX
12%(5,623)
AG-1
9%(4,192)
Other
29%(13,687)
ADU Rules
What can you build in South Fulton, GA?
South Fulton, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 guest house (ADU) per lot
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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Fulton County