3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Building setbacks in unincorporated Fulton County are set by zoning district. Typical R-1 setbacks: 60 ft front, 15 ft side, 40 ft rear. R-3 setbacks: 35 ft front, 10 ft side, 35 ft rear.
Residential structure heights in unincorporated Fulton County are capped at 35 ft in R-1 through R-3 zones under Zoning Article 5. Cities set their own limits (Atlanta R-5 is 35 ft).
Maximum lot coverage in unincorporated Fulton County R-1 is 25%, R-2 is 30%, R-3 is 35% under Zoning Article 5. Atlanta R-5 allows up to 50% impervious.
4 cities in Fulton County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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