ADUs are allowed in HartwellTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hartwell, GA
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# of Parcels
2,685
Zoning districts
11
Zoning Districts:
2,599 parcels · 11 districts
R-1
50%(1,288)
R-1B
20%(509)
B-2
15%(389)
R-2
8%(200)
Other
8%(213)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hartwell, GA?
Hartwell, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size cannot exceed the size of the principal dwelling
Max Units
- –Accessory apartment: 1 per lot (R-1, R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3)
- –RC district: 0 per lot (not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU must be in an owner-occupied single-family dwelling.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; on-site in a side or rear yard; no max stated
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartment shall not be rented.
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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