ADUs are allowed in Sugar HillTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sugar Hill, GA
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# of Properties
8,147
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$489,343
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$115,042
Residential Types:
8,147 housing units
Single Family
94%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
8,889 parcels · 21 districts
RS-100
55%(4,930)
RS-150
23%(2,035)
RM
10%(850)
R36
3%(298)
Other
9%(776)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sugar Hill, GA?
Sugar Hill, 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
Max Units
- –Max 1 ADU per primary dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –Primary dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 off-street paved space per ADU (in addition to primary dwelling spaces); space must be dedicated to the ADU; no maximum; primary dwelling parking on a paved driveway (no grass); no more than 35% of combined yard may be paved for driveways/parking; no transit-based waivers.
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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