Georgia Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units
3.3 Specific Use Requirements
3.3.1 Accessory Dwelling Units
One accessory dwelling unit may be permitted within, attached or appurtenant to a building that is a single household dwelling unit on a lot provided the following standards are met:
A. The single-household dwelling is a detached, standalone structure. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted on lots with multi-household dwellings or mixed-use buildings.
B. The gross floor area of the accessory dwelling unit does not exceed 30% of the total habitable floor area of the single household dwelling or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
C. Written confirmation is received that either the current properties wastewater permit is adequate for the number of bedrooms, or a letter from a wastewater engineer stating a State of Vermont permit is not required.
D. A Certificate of Occupancy is obtained for occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit. The Certificate of Occupancy will verify conformance with applicable provisions.
E. Accessory dwelling units within the Town of Georgia do not require an owner-occupied lot as required in 24 VSA §4412(1)(E)”.
F. The accessory dwelling unit may share the driveway access point to the property with the single household dwelling unless physical circumstances and conditions prohibit a single driveway.