ADU rules for Montezuma
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Montezuma, GA
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# of Properties
1,651
Owner-occupied
34%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$60,125
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$56,472
Residential Types:
1,651 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
509 parcels · 17 districts
R
81%(413)
C
9%(46)
R-1
2%(9)
R1
2%(9)
Other
6%(32)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Montezuma, GA?
Montezuma, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –1 space per dwelling unit; max unspecified; ADUs follow general residential standards; off-site parking allowed within 400 ft; each space ≥300 sq ft with access to a public street; turning space required (except for single-family homes).
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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ADU rules in other Georgia municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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