ADUs are allowed in ClaytonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Clayton, GA
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# of Parcels
1,362
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$307,603
Median Parcel Size
0.52 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,431 parcels · 11 districts
R1
47%(671)
R2
14%(194)
HB
12%(172)
CBD
12%(167)
Other
16%(227)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Clayton, GA?
Clayton, 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
Max Units
- –R-1: 0 per lot
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; off-street parking applies; unlisted uses use the most similar use per zoning administrator.
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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