ADUs are allowed in CorneliaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cornelia, GA
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# of Properties
1,499
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$196,220
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$66,140
Residential Types:
1,499 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,903 parcels · 14 districts
R-1A
31%(599)
R-1
22%(428)
R-1B
14%(263)
B-2
8%(158)
Other
24%(455)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cornelia, GA?
Cornelia, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft, the size of the principal dwelling, and 75% of the principal building’s square footage
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per lot (attached or detached)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is required for either the accessory or principal dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; must be located in a side or rear yard; no separate ADU maximum
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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