ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated StephensTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Stephens, GA
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# of Properties
4
Zoning districts
26
Zoning Districts:
12,596 parcels · 26 districts
RS
77%(9,663)
AR
10%(1,308)
AI
5%(689)
CG
3%(379)
Other
4%(557)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Stephens, GA?
Unincorporated Stephens, 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 for an internal (in-home) or attached accessory dwelling unit is 649 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 649 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling.
Max Units
- –Single-family (RS/AR): 1 ADU per lot (internal or detached)
- –Duplex/multifamily: none specified
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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