ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated WalkerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Walker, GA
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# of Properties
23,362
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
50
Avg Home Value
$188,188
Median Lot Size
0.85 acres
Avg Income
$64,893
Residential Types:
23,362 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
27,308 parcels · 50 districts
R2
44%(12,016)
A1
25%(6,893)
R3
11%(2,933)
R1
9%(2,436)
Other
11%(3,030)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Walker, GA?
Unincorporated Walker, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; off-site/joint-use within 300 ft; BOA may permit off-site within 500 ft; in residential districts, parking must not back onto a major/arterial street
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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