ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated McIntoshTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated McIntosh, GA
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# of Properties
10,268
Owner-occupied
22%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$100,853
Median Lot Size
0.81 acres
Avg Income
$70,971
Residential Types:
10,268 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
11,709 parcels · 20 districts
R2
45%(5,267)
R1
35%(4,112)
AF
8%(947)
AR
3%(337)
Other
9%(1,046)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated McIntosh, GA?
Unincorporated McIntosh, 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 internal accessory apartment size of 700 sq ft.
- –Maximum internal accessory apartment size of 25% of the primary structure’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 700 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling (backyard cottage).
- –Maximum size of 25% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for a detached accessory dwelling (backyard cottage).
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking requirement; parking for dwellings must be on the same lot as the residence
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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