Stonecrest, GA Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)

Section 4.2.49's Micro Home Community (MHC) standards apply to whole small-lot developments rather than an individual tiny house added behind an existing home. The section is restricted to the HR-1, HR-2 and HR-3 zoning districts and opens with a blunt override clause stating no other code shall prevail over the section. A project needs at least two acres, a minimum lot area of 2,000 square feet per unit, a 20-foot setback on every side, and ten feet of separation between buildings. Every MHC must provide a shared courtyard or amenity area with at least three amenities drawn from a list that includes a gazebo, swimming pool, tennis court, walking trail, clubhouse, pet-friendly amenities, children's playground, or outdoor recreation area, and that courtyard cannot sit on slopes steeper than ten percent or be parked or driven on except for emergencies.

Each micro home's living space must run between 400 and 800 square feet, excluding patios, porches and garages, and must include a dedicated kitchen with at least 30 linear inches of clear counter space, a separate bathroom, a separate closet, at least one habitable room with an openable window, and ceilings at least 6 feet 8 inches tall. Units must sit on a permanent foundation connected to approved water, sewer and electrical service, keep utilities underground, and provide 1.5 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. A mandatory homeowners association must maintain the streets, drainage and common areas.