ADUs are allowed in WatkinsvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Watkinsville, GA
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# of Properties
1,293
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
20
Median Lot Size
0.61 acres
Avg Income
$97,239
Residential Types:
1,293 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,665 parcels · 20 districts
DR
67%(1,110)
AR
7%(109)
DT
4%(65)
SM
3%(56)
Other
20%(325)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Watkinsville, GA?
Watkinsville, 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 ADU size equals a percentage of the principal dwelling’s ground-floor area: 20% in Employment Center, 30% in Simonton Bridge Scenic Corridor, or 40% in Corridor Commercial; no numeric cap in other districts.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is a percentage of the principal unit’s ground-floor area: 30% in the Simonton Bridge Scenic Corridor and 40% in the Corridor Commercial district.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement is imposed.
Parking
- –1 space per bedroom (up to 2 per ADU); parking must be on the same lot; AR/DR setback rules apply and driveway spaces in setbacks don’t count; historic structures are exempt from minimums.
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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