ADUs are allowed in DemorestTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Demorest, GA
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# of Properties
697
Owner-occupied
40%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$192,747
Median Lot Size
0.41 acres
Avg Income
$79,738
Residential Types:
697 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
831 parcels · 12 districts
R1
44%(364)
R2
31%(259)
B1
13%(108)
IOP
4%(37)
Other
8%(63)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Demorest, GA?
Demorest, 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 principal dwelling’s size, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,000 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling, and also no more than 75% of the principal building’s square footage.
Max Units
- –1 per lot (municipality-wide)
- –Detached ADU: 1 per lot unless more are approved via a Special Use
- –Attached ADU: 1 per lot; cannot be combined with a detached ADU
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required for either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 on-site space per ADU (in side/rear yard); reductions/alternatives (on-street credit, shared/joint use, alternative transportation) may be allowed with approval
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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