ADU rules for Resaca
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Resaca, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
241
Owner-occupied
32%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$104,863
Median Lot Size
0.48 acres
Avg Income
$61,558
Residential Types:
241 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
317 parcels · 7 districts
UK
75%(239)
A-1
16%(50)
R-5
6%(18)
C-2
1%(4)
Other
2%(6)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Resaca, GA?
Resaca, 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
Parking
- –ADU parking not specified; general off-street rules apply (off-site spaces within 300 ft allowed by instrument); ADUs not listed in Table 9.1.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented to third parties; only the owner, lessee, or tenant of the premises may use it.
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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