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Accessory Structures in Stonecrest, GA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

ADU Rules

ADUs in Stonecrest are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 27), adopted from DeKalb County's framework. ADU standards include: max 900 sq ft, max height less than 24 feet, qualifying residential districts required. Contact Planning and Zoning for current specific standards.

Stonecrest Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules

Some Restrictions

Shed Rules

Storage sheds in Stonecrest are regulated under the Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 27) and Building Code. Sheds must be placed in rear or side yards, meet setback requirements, and not exceed lot coverage limits. Building permits required for sheds over 144 sq ft — apply via CitizenServe.

Stonecrest Shed & Outbuilding Rules

Some Restrictions

Garage Conversions

Garage conversions to living space or an ADU in Stonecrest require a building permit from the Building Department. Must comply with Georgia Residential Code (IRC) for insulation, egress, HVAC, and electrical. ADU rules apply if creating a separate unit. Apply via citizenserve.com.

Stonecrest Garage Conversion Rules

Some Restrictions

Carport Rules

Stonecrest treats carports as accessory structures and as parking structures under Chapter 27 of the Zoning Ordinance. Detached carports must sit in the rear yard, meet the side and rear setbacks of the underlying district (or 10 feet, whichever is less, on the side, and not closer than 10 feet to a rear lot line), and not exceed 24 feet in height or the height of the principal structure. A roofed carport is one of the few parking placements explicitly allowed in a single-family front yard under Section 6.1.3.B. Building permits issued through the CitizenServe portal.

Carport Rules in Stonecrest

Some Restrictions

Looking for DeKalb County county-wide rules?

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

Accessory Structures in DeKalb County