ADU rules for Lyons
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lyons, GA
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# of Parcels
2,214
Zoning districts
10
Avg Parcel Value
$218,147
Median Parcel Size
0.45 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,241 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
50%(1,128)
R-2
19%(432)
C-1
11%(249)
C-2
6%(138)
Other
13%(294)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lyons, GA?
Lyons, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; no max specified. Off-site parking allowed within 400 ft of the main entrance; spaces at least 300 sq ft with vehicular access to a public street; turning space required to prevent backing into street (except for single-family residences).
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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