ADUs are allowed in JeffersonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jefferson, GA
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# of Parcels
5,718
Zoning districts
24
Avg Parcel Value
$410,536
Zoning Districts:
5,805 parcels · 24 districts
R-2
39%(2,290)
R-1
26%(1,493)
PCD
13%(730)
C-2
4%(246)
Other
18%(1,046)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jefferson, GA?
Jefferson, 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 900 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 900 sq ft or the principal dwelling’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per lot (attached or detached)
Owner Occupancy
- –Either the accessory apartment or principal dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 off-street space/ADU; must be located in a side or rear yard
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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