ADUs are allowed in Walnut GroveTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Walnut Grove, GA
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# of Parcels
749
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$285,549
Median Parcel Size
0.63 acres
Zoning Districts:
753 parcels · 9 districts
R1
55%(417)
AG
24%(180)
R2
11%(86)
C-1
4%(29)
Other
5%(41)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Walnut Grove, GA?
Walnut Grove, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 800 sq ft of heated living space for a detached accessory dwelling unit
- –Total accessory floor area on the lot, including the ADU, cannot exceed 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area; the ADU may not exceed this cap
Owner Occupancy
- –The primary dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –1 paved off-street space per ADU; dedicated to the ADU in addition to primary dwelling; no waivers; max not 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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