Land Use & Zoning
An 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) in a residential zone refers to:
AA commercial use in a residential zone
BA secondary housing unit on the same parcel as the primary residence✓ Correct
CA detached garage only
DAn emergency shelter
Explanation
An ADU (sometimes called a granny flat, in-law unit, or secondary suite) is a secondary housing unit on the same parcel as a primary residence. Many Georgia jurisdictions are updating zoning to allow ADUs.
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