ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated LeeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lee, GA
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# of Properties
1
Zoning districts
16
Zoning Districts:
13,141 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
67%(8,860)
AG
13%(1,733)
R-3
8%(1,021)
C-2
4%(584)
Other
7%(943)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lee, GA?
Unincorporated Lee, 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 is the lesser of 1,500 sq ft or 75% of the principal dwelling’s footprint
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 75% of the principal building footprint, capped at 1,500 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –In-law suites: renting to non-family members prohibited; no commercial use. Guest houses: occupancy limited to 30 consecutive days (no long-term stays).
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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