ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated FultonTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Fulton, GA
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# of Properties
64
Owner-occupied
30%
Zoning districts
41
Avg Home Value
$772,565
Median Lot Size
0.83 acres
Avg Income
$103,931
Residential Types:
64 housing units
Single Family
16%
2-3 Family
16%
Apts (4+ units)
34%
Condos
9%
Other
25%
Zoning Districts:
430 parcels · 41 districts
M-2
22%(96)
R-4
15%(63)
R-75
11%(46)
R-3
8%(33)
Other
45%(192)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Fulton, GA?
Unincorporated 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling size of 1,500 sq ft (heated floor area).
Max Units
- –Guest house (non-rental): 1 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest house may not be rented; AG-1 ADU occupancy limited to family or near relative (no rental to the general public).
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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