Garage conversion rules in Suwanee, GA — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Garage conversions to living space require Suwanee building permit. Must meet residential code for ceiling height, egress, insulation, and electrical. Parking replacement required to maintain off-street parking minimums.
Suwanee UDC requires minimum off-street parking for single-family homes (typically 2 spaces). Converting a garage to habitable space requires replacement parking on the lot (new driveway/pad). Building permit required for framing, insulation, drywall, electrical, HVAC, and egress windows. Must meet GA IRC for habitable space: 7-foot ceiling minimum, bedroom egress, smoke/CO alarms, light/ventilation.
Unpermitted conversion: code enforcement, fines up to $1,000/day, removal of improvements, red-tag until brought to code.
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