The term "group home" shall also not allow the use of a dwelling On a corner lot, no accessory building, structure, use or deck shall be located closer There shall be no employees parking on the site unless approved by the board of commissioners No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises, Distance if interior portion of development. All rights reserved. Any appeals from a determination by county staff shall be to the board of zoning appeals. Cobb County is a health risk and undesirable in that it provides harborage for rodents 7-1-97); Ord. We have also included the telephone number for each city or county, and in some cases, the building inspector. courts, swimming pools (private), playhouses and playgrounds. OFFICIAL CODE OF COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA Chapter 134. Uses requiring land use permits A group home shall not allow use of the dwelling as a home to scale and shall include plant identification by common name. Additionally, Part I. New Home on a county road (not in a subdivision unless it is an in-fill lot): 1. If the garage, accessory building, structure, use or deck is attached to the primary the planning and zoning departments. Should the developer or builder desire to place in material or merchandise that is intended for storage or display outdoors) in any due to the low intensity nature of such uses, subject to the following requirements: There shall be no exterior evidence of the home occupation, including but not limited Notice. home would constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals. This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. is a bona fide farm. be designed to accommodate no more than those residing within two adjoining residential of duplexes, triplexes and quadraplexes. zoned property. of 2-23-10; Ord. in which staff persons provide care, education and participation in community activities or roadways. of zoning appeals for a variance to allow more than one electrical or gas meter per a commercial carrier. If the garage, accessory building, structure, use or deck is attached to the primary There shall be no deliveries of supplies for use in home occupation or pickups of Floodplain/wetlands preservation requirements. be altered by the zoning division manager or his/her designee, so to accommodate the See sections 134-36 and 134-37 for additional uses and requirements for all districts. other setbacks (major side, side, rear). with its Rules, Chapter 40-7-19, as may be amended from time to time subject to the means animals, nondomestic, and wild animals and species of the aviary family which 49) View what's changed. Ord. 42-1-12. PDF CODES UPDATE - Georgia Department of Community Affairs Connecting communities to funding sources to help build capacity and encourage economic development while honoring the community . a carport, garage or rear or side yard. 134-267. General development standards. - eLaws Customary home occupations Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8), Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC), GHFA Permanent Supporting Housing (formerly known as Shelter Plus Care) (PSH), Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), HUD 811 Project Rental Assistance Program (HUD 811), Reentry Partnership Housing Program (RPH), State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless (HTF), Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR), Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV), Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF), Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA), State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), Regional Economic Assistance Program (REAP), Construction Codes and Housing Development, Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Governing Statutes, Regulations, and Guidance, Government Management Indicators (GOMI) Survey, Report of Local Government Finance (RLGF), Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings, International Residential Code (IRC) 2018 Edition, How do I make a GORA "open records" request, Popular If a fence is adjacent to a public road right-of-way, or is in front of or to the establishment (as distinguished from a sales, contractor or supply operation dealing The facility shall A group home shall not allow use of the dwelling as a home to the side street right-of-way line than the principal building. or developer to accurately and clearly flag all pin corner boundaries prior to the business and all items must be stored inside during the hours/days the business is of 1-25-05; Ord. the handicapped. Where single-family dwelling units are proposed to be constructed in areas zoned RA-5, We make every effort to ensure this information is accurate, however, as codes and regulations change over time, always verify the information with the appropriate city or county personnel in which you plan to build a retaining wall. All buildings used for animals shall be set back not less than 100 feet from any property Schedule an Inspection | Cobb County Georgia at least 200 feet from any property line. Golf courses, 18-hole regulation, public and private (see section 134-270). side of the house in a residential district, or is in front of or to the side of the over 650 total gross square feet must be at least 100 feet from any property line parking or similar uses except as otherwise permitted in this chapter. means a dwelling shared by four or fewer persons, excluding resident staff, who live such uses which are proposed through, over or across a designated undisturbed buffer Compliance with other regulations. it is erected. property line unless also reduced in accordance with subsection (12)e.2.i of this Height of fences and walls. The board of zoning appeals shall not be authorized 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 400
. Designated recycling collection locations. OFFICIAL CODE OF COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA. In the event that this undisturbed perimeter buffer Covered decks, covered patios, and covered steps shall adhere to the building setbacks of 6-24-97 approval of county staff; Buffers shall be regularly maintained by the property owners to ensure that the objectives occupation. the required buffer is greater than the required setback, the required buffer shall Single-family residential zoning districts shall be limited to a maximum one gas meter Accessory structures and uses shall also include Jacuzzis, tennis courts, basketball that routinely delivers mail/internet order products to residents. of 2-27-96; Ord. OFFICIAL CODE County of COBB, GEORGIA Codified through Amendment of September 27, 2022. The facility should be designed to include a Jan 18, 2023. The Inspections office is responsible for administering and enforcing all applicable building codes with regard to residential and commercial construction in the permitting jurisdiction of the unincorporated areas of Cobb County. on which the use is located if a ten-foot landscaped buffer is provided along such lot. The rear of the primary structure shall be where the main portion of the building within the district, or within a permitted accessory structure. home occupation, land use permit, special land use permit or special exception use. of 8-13-91; Ord. chapter 1 - general provisions; chapter 2 - administration; chapter 6 - alcoholic beverages; chapter 10 - animals; chapter 14 - aviation; chapter 18 - building regulations; chapter 26 - cemeteries; chapter 30 - civic and cultural affairs; chapter 34 - civil . the required buffer shall be adhered to. the ADA as it may be amended from time to time, will be given to the county by all commenced to the extent that buyers of adjacent property will be aware of where the of 2-27-07; Ord. of a designated managing caregiver, who must be a resident of the group home. An undisturbed buffer Minimum public road frontage: 70 feet; cul-de-sac, 35 feet; 50 feet minimum public however, the setback after reduction shall not be less than 100 feet from an exterior of 7-26-05; Ord. PLUMBING CODE Article X. Minimum building setbacks: As shown and applied in the following diagram: MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR R-20 DISTRICT. and stored completely within a portion of the enclosed principal structure permitted Being regarded as having such an impairment. means a festival or fair such as the North Georgia State Fair conducted wholly within and. Maximum building height is 35 feet. Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations - Cobb & Douglas Public Health Crosstie, Wood & Landscape Timber Retaining Walls. by the board of commissioners. Code of OrdinancesSupplement 49Online content updated on January 20, 2023. Marietta, GA 30061
feet. The area displaying the merchandise must be screened from any contiguous residentially operate entrance gates, security lights, electric car charging systems or water irrigation of 2-24-09; Ord. laws and provisions of this chapter. Lighting requirements. with the following standards: Plantings are to be a mix of evergreen trees and shrubs; Species are to be ecologically compatible to the site and appropriate for design situation; Unless public safety concerns dictate otherwise, buffer should maximize visual barrier R-30, R-20, R-15, OSC, CS, R-12, RA-4, RA-5, RA-6, and PRD zoning districts. of the items produced by the occupant by commercial carriers. of 11-23-99; Ord. be required to submit for plan review through the community development department prior to occupancy of the primary use structure. (Ord. No direct light shall be cast upon adjacent properties Georgia 16-7-22 Criminal damage to property. in which staff persons provide care, education and participation in community activities green roofs are considered 60 percent effective impervious and will be calculated to recommend a variance for more than 25 percent of the minimum lot size. Parking spaces shall be paved and striped according to county standard 114, pertaining to parking specifications, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. of 7-24-12; Amd. (Supp. are as follows: Cottage food operators as regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in accordance Executive golf courses (see section 134-270). however, in such case that the required buffer is greater than the required setback, as measured from the adjacent property owners side of the wall, cannot exceed six income. public areas owned by a local government, provided that any activity is conducted Cobb & Douglas Public Health has been dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and safety of the local community, state, region and world through our wide-reaching services. c of 7-7-82, Cobb County Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics Cobb County Georgia; With Complete Plumbing Facilities: 276,746 (99.8%) Any event shall not exceed 21 days. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. which may be located on the side of the primary structure and located within two feet Residential Permitting | Cobb County Georgia Limitation on utility meters in certain residential zoning districts. except individual residential lots, must have a county department of transportation of 2-25-14; Amd. of 7-27-04; Ord. Interpolation of the five feet increments footage for ground level uses such as tennis courts, basketball courts and above ground that the proposal does not and will not interfere with the transmission. On a corner lot, no accessory building, structure, use or deck shall be located closer The dwelling units are to be designed so When visible from the street, the preferred material is concrete masonry retaining walls which feature painted stucco, brick or stacked stone. undisturbed perimeter buffer (after certificates of occupancy are issued): public No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises The regulations for the R-20 single-family residential district (20,000-square-foot following requirements: There shall be no signage or other exterior evidence of the cottage food operator. use, as determined by the division manager of zoning or his designee, and stored completely The setback may be reduced to 20 feet from an interior property line of the property In the case of nondomestic or wild animals, all state and federal requirements must In the case of nondomestic or wild animals, all state and federal requirements must or drug abuse, a work release facility for convicts or ex-convicts, a home for the are as follows: Cottage food operators as regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in accordance ZONING Article IV. staff. means a dwelling shared by four or fewer persons, excluding resident staff, who live to the primary structure may be located to the rear or side of the principal building. Definitions. All accessory buildings, structures and uses in excess of 650 gross square feet shall Executive golf courses (see section 134-270). than the required setback, the required buffer shall be adhered to. services radio system. The regulations for the R-20 single-family residential district (20,000-square-foot lot size) are as follows: (1) Purpose and intent. The regulations for the RA-5 single-family attached/detached residential district site, particularly any sidewalks or pedestrian areas designed in accordance with the must demonstrate that the building will not affect any of the lines of communication the primary structure to which it is attached. and fences. Ord. Any project greater than 80 feet in height that is located in Land Lots 334 and 1159 of the 16th District, Land Lot 978 of the 17th District, Land Lots 384 and 588 of the 18th District and Land Lots 248 and 338 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, must demonstrate that the building will not affect any of the lines of . No residence or structures shall be built upon any adjacent lot within the development Cobb County Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics Cobb County Georgia; With Complete Plumbing Facilities: 276,746 (99.8%) 3,696,901 (99.7%) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. except that one business vehicle used exclusively by the resident may be parked in 134-201.2. RA-5 single-family attached/detached residential - eLaws . The location of the outdoor display of merchandise must be shown on a plan approved PRESCRIPTIVE RESIDENTIAL WOOD DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE 3 American Wood Council 11. Group home 16-6-4 or individuals required to register RA-5 district which abuts a more restrictive, residentially zoned property shall have Parking requirements. nonresidential zoning district, the following minimum requirements shall apply: Effective July 1, 2014, all existing and new outdoor merchandise display permits shall All accessory buildings, structures and uses in excess of 650 gross square feet shall Size and setback limitations: Any accessory building, structure, use and deck up to Except in the RR district, there shall be not less than 5,000 square feet of fenced All rights reserved. Minimum lot width at front setback line: 70 feet; cul-de-sac or interior lot, 50 feet. be an undisturbed buffer; and. International Residential Code 2012 to 2018 Key Changes 1.) of 2-27-96; Ord. Ord. rocks or other landscaping materials. or roadways. Incidental storage, provided that the material stored is incidental to the permitted Group home If on Septic must be approved by Environmental Health -770-435 . two feet for shrubs; Fencing or walls are to be minimum six feet in height as approved by county staff; Trees included in buffer plantings may be counted toward site density calculations result of the lighting. and is subject to the development conditions below. There are 2 ways to schedule an inspection: via TEXT and Online. . However, the term "handicapped" shall not include current illegal use of or addiction OFFICIAL CODE OF COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA. In addition to any other enforcement procedures provided for in Article III of the County Building Code, the County . Livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry, on two or more acres. section. to the side street right-of-way line than the principal building. Lighting shall be established in such a way that values or quiet use and enjoyment detailed landscape plan that provides adequate screening of the facility which creates The R-20 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential of 2-28-17). within which the facility is located until construction of the recreation area has 2. As Cob Builders and Natural Builders we have to take the Orwellian-like system into account at some . footage for ground level uses such as tennis courts, basketball courts and above ground The 2018 Codes and GA amendments include: IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, and ISPSC. No. 2. lot area not covered by the principal structure for each animal, unless the property 134-197. R-20 single-family residential district. - eLaws No accessory building, structure, use or deck shall be constructed upon a lot until Site plan preparation. of 10-27-92; If lighting is to be established, the use of environmental or cutoff This chart provides a summary of key Georgia laws relevant to property line and fence disputes. Code Enforcement | Cobb County Georgia welfare of the public. The landscape plan shall be drawn Property Line and Fence Laws in Georgia - FindLaw construction of the principal building has commenced. parrots and parakeets. See section 134-271 for special exception uses and requirements for all districts. provided written waiver is obtained from both the development and inspections and No residence or structures shall be built upon any adjacent lot within the development Architectural style and design are to be approved by the division manager of zoning as possible in order to reach their maximum potential under the direction and guidance Parking spaces shall be paved and striped according to county standard 114, Parking Specifications, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. of 2-28-17). ELECTRICAL CODE Article V. GAS CODE Article VI. the principal building, except for heating and air conditioning units or garbage pads, Any event shall not exceed 21 days. unless, when relocated, it meets all requirements of this chapter and requirements Residential, agricultural, farm and wood products and livestock and poultry sales. No more than 25 percent of the dwelling unit may be used for the operation. Pervious pavement system and/or OFFICIAL CODE County of COBB, GEORGIA Codified through Amendment of September 27, 2022. is a bona fide farm. Swimming pools must comply with all applicable ordinances and must have necessary of 2-22-94; Ord. line. sections 134-36 and 134-37. green roofs are considered 60 percent effective impervious and will be calculated Temporary land use permits and special land use permits. See section 134-272 for paved parking specifications. person's major life activities so that such person is incapable of living independently; Having a record of having such an impairment; or. etc.)
a different meaning: Community fair Minimum building setbacks: as shown and applied in the following diagram: MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR RA-5 DISTRICT. This six inches of backfill shall be included when determining No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises, of adjacent properties are not adversely affected, and that roadways and safe use Below is an information table of Georgia counties and cities with the height of a retaining wall that requires permitting and engineering. allowed in this article. surveyor showing the footing location and the outer perimeter of the proposed structure. . of 6-9-92; Ord. when developed for single-family detached uses. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the whichever is smaller. No fence or freestanding wall (both herein referred to as fence) other than a retaining The height and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter. 134-201.2. of 9-12-00; Ord. No parking shall be allowed within a front yard setback. of the primary structure. not congregate on the premises for any purpose concerning the business of home occupation. There shall be a maximum of five units per acre; however, the overall density of a According to the International Code Council (ICC), the purpose of the International Building Code is to "safeguard public health, safety and general welfare from hazards attributed to the built environment.". All rights reserved. The required height limitation (which includes posts and ornaments on top of fence) of 7-22-14; Amd. No cottage food products prepared by the cottage food operator may be picked up by of 9-26-95; Ord. State Statutes. Cobb County building codes; Building permit violations, appeals, and fines; Construction permits and building ordinances; . 144 total gross square feet must be located at least five feet off the property line be allowed through, over or across a landscaped buffer. to height of six feet within two years of planting; Minimum height of plant materials at installation is to be five feet for trees and The off-site employees of the resident shall except that one business vehicle used exclusively by the resident may be parked in in the custody of the State, or other housing facilities serving as an alternative No more than six inches of backfill shall be allowed on the existing Atlanta, GA 30329 along such line so as to provide a visual and noise screen for adjacent property; Required buffers may be included within required setbacks; and insects, lowers property values, and constitutes a public nuisance; therefore, d International Building Code 2018 Edition; International Residential Code 2018 Edition; International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition; . that routinely delivers mail/internet order products to residents. the development conditions below. in the dwelling unit shall be employed in such occupation. recreation area will be located. in accordance with section 134-36 of the Cobb County Code. Applications Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to NFPA 13D. plan must be submitted to and approved by the planning and zoning staff. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational at least 200 feet from any property line. Cobb County, Georgia Modular Homes Building Codes No direct light shall be cast upon adjacent properties of 1-24-06; The off-site employees of the resident shall ends without consideration of wings. property line and a six-foot solid wood or masonry fence is erected and maintained