ADUs are allowed in CamillaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Camilla, GA
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# of Properties
1,615
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
14
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$55,410
Residential Types:
1,615 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,209 parcels · 14 districts
R-2
59%(1,309)
R-1
14%(308)
C-2
7%(157)
C-3
6%(123)
Other
14%(312)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Camilla, GA?
Camilla, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 75% of the principal building footprint
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 60% of the principal dwelling’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 per lot (guest house; accessory apartment)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either principal dwelling or ADU as permanent residence.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling); parking must be on an approved/permitted driveway or parking pad; applies to detached ADUs; no waivers or transit-related reductions stated.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest houses shall not be rented or occupied separately from the principal dwelling; temporary occupancy limited to 30 days. No in-law suite shall be rented to non-family members.
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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