ADUs are allowed in PorterdaleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Porterdale, GA
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# of Properties
758
Owner-occupied
37%
Zoning districts
16
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$49,992
Residential Types:
758 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
880 parcels · 16 districts
R2
45%(393)
R1
33%(287)
R3
10%(89)
GOV
3%(29)
Other
9%(82)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Porterdale, GA?
Porterdale, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; off-street parking applies citywide; if a space can't be provided on the same lot, it may be located on other off-street property within 600 ft of the principal use.
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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