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Accessory Structures in Dunwoody, GA (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Dunwoody, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Shed & Carport Rules

Dunwoody bans accessory buildings and sheds from front yards entirely and requires at least 10 feet of separation from the main house unless the shed sits within the principal building's own setbacks. Residential lots under one acre cap total accessory floor area at 900 square feet under § 27-166.

Dunwoody Shed and Accessory Building Rules

Some Restrictions

Dunwoody Code of Ordinances § 27-166(d), (e)

(d)Location. Accessory uses and structures must be located on the same lot as the principal use to which they are accessory, unless otherwise expressly stated. Accessory buildings are expressly prohibited in front street yards.(e)Accessory buildings and structures.(1)Applicable regulations and standards. Accessory buildings and structures are subject to the same regulations and standards as app...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Dunwoody city rules.

Accessory Structures in DeKalb County