ADUs are allowed in St GeorgeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for St George, LA
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# of Parcels
37,135
Zoning districts
38
Avg Parcel Value
$40,863
Zoning Districts:
40,251 parcels · 38 districts
R
36%(14,356)
A1
25%(10,024)
A2
8%(3,135)
PUD
8%(3,119)
Other
24%(9,617)
ADU Rules
What can you build in St George, LA?
St George, LA 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft per detached accessory dwelling unit; exception: no per-structure cap in the RC district.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –Min 1 space/ADU (City Center); 2 spaces/ADU (Rural/Suburban/Urban); 0 on existing lots <30 ft wide (except single-unit attached); max = 125% of min; on-site required; off-site parking not permitted; reductions may apply (transit/structured parking/tree preservation).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-Term Rentals must meet STR requirements; cannot operate or advertise without compliance. No ADU-specific bans or minimum/maximum term limits; STRs follow citywide STR rules.
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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