ADUs are allowed in OxfordTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oxford, GA
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# of Properties
623
Owner-occupied
49%
Zoning districts
20
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$53,897
Residential Types:
623 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
719 parcels · 20 districts
R-20
27%(193)
R-15
26%(184)
R-30
14%(103)
RR
9%(68)
Other
24%(171)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Oxford, GA?
Oxford, 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 size of 900 sq ft or the size of the principal dwelling, whichever is less, for a detached ADU
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (attached or detached)
Owner Occupancy
- –Either the ADU or principal dwelling must be owner-occupied
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; space must be in a side or rear yard; reductions to minimum parking may be authorized for on-street parking or approved shared/off-site arrangements
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
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