ADU rules for Unincorporated White
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated White, GA
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# of Properties
12,916
Owner-occupied
44%
Zoning districts
21
Median Lot Size
1.30 acres
Avg Income
$76,136
Residential Types:
12,916 housing units
Single Family
46%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
51%
Zoning Districts:
18,365 parcels · 21 districts
R-1
73%(13,456)
A-1
13%(2,341)
R-3
9%(1,600)
C-1
2%(348)
Other
3%(620)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated White, GA?
Unincorporated White, 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
- –No ADU parking requirements or ADU-specific standards; only an R-2 multi-family rule (2 spaces per unit plus 1 visitor per 2 units) that does not apply to ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals allowed only in A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3; not permitted in subdivisions unless covenants allow.
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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