ADU rules for Duluth
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Duluth, GA
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# of Properties
8,807
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$565,101
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$112,291
Residential Types:
8,807 housing units
Single Family
97%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
9,725 parcels · 22 districts
PUD
66%(6,426)
R100
15%(1,471)
RM
6%(563)
HRR
5%(472)
Other
8%(793)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Duluth, GA?
Duluth, 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
- –ADUs have no specific parking minimum or maximum; only general rule applies (Single-Family Residence: 2 enclosed spaces per dwelling unit) with a cap at 120% of the minimum.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals limited to 28 days per unit; not permitted in tiny homes or mobile/manufactured units; in single-family districts, STRs may not abut another STR
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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