IQLand Blog
Expert insights on land development, zoning regulations, and AI-powered real estate intelligence.
Prefab, Modular, or Manufactured? What's the Difference — and Who Cares?
Prefab, modular, and manufactured aren't interchangeable words. They're three regulatory categories with three different building codes, financing paths, and zoning treatments — and Congress just rewrote the rules for one of them.
The East Point District Where the Floor-Area Bar Nearly Doubles
East Point's R-3 district requires nearly double the floor area of R-1A on a comparably sized lot.
The Smaller East Point District With Its Own Floor-Area Math
East Point's R-1A district allows a smaller ground floor than R-1 next door — mixing the two up fails plan review.
Why Total Square Footage Isn't the Number That Matters in East Point
In East Point's R-1 district, the minimum floor area depends on how it's split between the ground floor and upper floors, not just the total.
The Smaller Lot in Austell That Comes With a Floor-Area Catch
Austell's RR district cuts the lot minimum in half versus R-80 but adds a floor-area requirement R-80 doesn't have the same way.
Why the Same House Needs Almost Three Times the Lot in Austell
Austell's R-80 district requires 1.84 acres minimum for a single-family lot — nearly triple what nearby districts require.
The Corner Lot Rule in Austell That Has Nothing to Do With Which Side Is Bigger
Austell's R-80 corner-lot setback isn't uniform — 25 or 35 feet depending on which side faces the major road.
The Side Setback That's More Than Triple What You'd Expect in Marietta
Marietta's R-1 district requires a 25-foot side setback, more than triple many nearby areas — a number that can decide what fits on an infill lot.
The Lot That's Big Enough But Still Can't Be Split in Marietta
Marietta's R-1 caps density at 1 unit/acre and requires 1,800 sqft minimum floor area — a lot that looks splittable often isn't once both numbers apply.