ADUs are allowed in EatontonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eatonton, GA
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# of Properties
2,467
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$133,342
Median Lot Size
0.59 acres
Avg Income
$67,620
Residential Types:
2,467 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
3,099 parcels · 14 districts
R-2
47%(1,467)
R-1
30%(941)
A-1
7%(203)
C-1
6%(183)
Other
10%(305)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eatonton, GA?
Eatonton, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live in the single-family residence.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: renting prohibited as an accessory structure; attached/internal ADU: no rental restrictions stated
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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