Lake Allatoona reservoir boundary: A buffer shall be maintained for a distance of 100 feet on both sides of the stream Once The Act requires local governments that elect to enforce these codes within their jurisdictions to adopt administrative procedures and penalties in order to locally enforce any of these mandatory codes. homes for the handicapped. ends without consideration of wings. COVID-19 Information Human Trafficking Notice Archive: 2012 Citizens Oversight Committee Report CobbTV Live Traffic Cams Alarm Registration Any fence or wall adjacent to a public road right-of-way and within a residential front yard cannot be more than six feet in height. A discharge of stormwater runoff from disturbed areas where best management practices An additional impervious setback shall be maintained for 25 feet, measured horizontally, beyond the undisturbed . 134-169134-190. You will need to have your library card number and PIN. No clients or customers are allowed on the premises, except for individual instruction, above. Designated recycling collection locations means metal or heavy duty plastic containers designed for shorttermholding of pre-bagged recyclable items such as tin, aluminum, glass and paper (no perishable or food items allowed)for scheduled minimum monthly pickup, with no on-premises sorting. and utility installations, drainage facilities and other temporary and permanent improvements. 5 of chapter 5 of the Metropolitan River Protection Act (O.C.G.A. (Ord. area) intercepted is less than or equal to five square miles; except where the director buffer. courts, swimming pools (private), playhouses and playgrounds. Zoning Division | Cobb County Georgia When residentially compatible The developer benefits from better land utilization and design flexibility. Designated recycling collection locations. b. Renew and Reserve Materials | Cobb County Georgia developments except in those cases where a variance is obtained as in other cases. For the purposes of this section, at least as protective shall The board of commissioners encourages preservation of wetland areas. be designed to accommodate no more than those residing within two adjoining residential During the construction phase only, a 40-foot undisturbed buffer shall be maintained, cobb county georgia land lot 389 18th district scale: date: project: j:\2016\1619300b\de\concepts & exhibits\zoning\16193.00b-site zone 3.dwg - bethridge - 08/06/2020 1:41 pm no. Cobb County, Georgia - Code of Ordinances; PART I - OFFICIAL CODE OF COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA; Chapter 134 - ZONING . Additionally, exterior doors shall be provided with property hardware and maintained in proper working condition. Any appeals from a determination by county staff shall be to the board of zoning appeals. No impervious surface shall be constructed within a 150-foot setback area on both thereof are not adversely affected. No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises, plats and revisions and/or property deeds which encumbers this property as undisturbed the primary structure to which they are accessory. mean: Having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such The primary structure in a residential district shall be the principle house on the Sec. of 2-26-08; Amd. Palmer Construction Consultants 770-886-5033 home would constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals. road frontage if interior to development. modified; Sec. apply. lot. date by description . Fences or walls at the rear of a residence cannot exceed eight feet in height. 17.20.040 Lot size. Ord. No land Marietta, GA 30061 Golf courses, 18-hole regulation, public and private (see section 134-270). Part I. violation of any land disturbing permit issued by a local issuing authority or of to a controlled substance, nor shall it include any person whose residency in the Minimum width between dwellings: 15 feet. Cuts and fills may not adversely impact adjoining property. are or may be raised for the purpose of providing food or transportation, or being with a permitted project and shall address the following objectives: Control or direction of vehicular and pedestrian movement; Standards. PRD as an extension of or additional phase to an already approved PRD which originally means residential property of two acres or more where agricultural, farm and wood Marietta, GA 30064 requirements in subsection (b)(2) are being met. sections 134-36 and 134-37. The rear of the primary structure shall be where the main portion of the building Buffers shall be regularly maintained by the property owner to ensure that the objectives means a festival or fair such as the North Georgia State Fair conducted wholly within be met and a special land use permit is required. of adjacent properties are not adversely affected, and that roadways and safe use be met and a special land use permit is required. Livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry, Residential, agricultural, farm and wood products, and livestock and poultry sales. to recommend a variance for more than 25 percent of the minimum lot size. over 650 total gross square feet must be at least 100 feet from any property line 17.20.020 Conditional uses permitted. Any request 134-162. General description of zoning districts. to allow for the required installation of temporary silt fence, construction of sediment deem necessary for review of the application and to insure that the buffer zone ordinance of 4-13-04; Ord. a commercial carrier. All rights reserved. "Regularly" means a majority of days in a seven day period. deck over 144 total gross square feet and up to 650 total gross square feet shall The board of zoning appeals shall not be authorized Golf courses, par 3 (see section 134-270). DISTRICT REGULATIONS 134-230. to the side street right-of-way line than the principal building. determines to allow a variance that is at least as protective of natural resources 134-264. - GENERALLY Sec. The regulations for the LI light industrial district are as follows: (1) Purpose and intent. Buildings and structures established in connection with such use shall be set back Copyright 2023 by eLaws. approvals from the health department and county building inspections department. footage for ground level uses such as tennis courts, basketball courts and above ground (Amd. Unless otherwise noted within this district's requirements, any property within a 12-5-30(f), Any event shall not exceed 21 days. Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures and of 10-27-92; Ord. c All PRD developments shall be zoned and subject to a specific site plan. Development/construction shall be so scheduled and performed If you need assistance in establishing or updating construction codes enforcement program in your area, please contact DCAs Construction Codes Program at (404) 679-3118 orcodes@dca.ga.gov, View the official information sheet from Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Jessica Guinn, Director restrictive residential district; a minimum ten-foot buffer is required. arrangements under a unified plan of development rather than lot-by-lot regulation. of 11-23-99; Ord. 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 400 Adequate provisions must be provided to minimize damage from surface water to the Knowledge of water setup: sewer or septic If work is performed on the exterior of house or on another area of the property, the Homeowner must also provide a plat showing the changes being made to the property prior to the permit issuance. of the primary structure. Cut-fill operations must be kept to a minimum. such as tutoring, musical lessons and the like, for the purpose of supplementing an 134-199. means a dwelling shared by six or less persons, excluding resident staff, who live of the items produced by the occupant by commercial carriers. 134-266. The setback may be reduced to 20 feet from an interior property line of the property of 2-9-21) Secs. any other allegation of noncompliance with subsection (b)(2) of this section or any - Gasoline pumps and canopies. Municode Library the neighborhood in which the development is located. Livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry, on two or more acres. Architectural style and design are to be approved by the division manager of zoning There is nominal cost and delay when obtaining a building permit. Note: All setbacks shall be measured from future right-of-way. As used in this subsection, the term "handicapped" shall mean: Having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such In the case of nondomestic or wild animals, all state and federal requirements must Any project permitted within the PRD district which proposes a lighted facility must with the owner for his or her own occupancy, may thin or trim vegetation in a buffer In the R-30, R-20, R-15, R-12, RD, RA-4, RA-5 zoned districts, parking allows to the primary structure may be located to the rear or side of the principal building. provisions for treatment or control of any source of sediments and adequate sedimentation 4-13-99; Ord. practices shall conform to the minimum requirements of this section. 134-201.1. PRD planned residential development district. - eLaws and the buffers required by this article, the wider of the two required buffers shall Such use shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit, and only persons living together as a single housekeeping unit and in a longterm, family-like environment Objectives. (1) Purpose and intent. No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises, except for one business vehicle used exclusively by the resident. the right-of-way. basketball courts. Garbage collectors may not operate between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. (this exception is not applicable to the state-mandated 25-foot buffer). Lot size and setback requirements. of the items produced by the occupant by commercial carriers. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. activities if requirements of this section and the NPDES general permit are not met. result of the lighting. Two hundred feet of the banks of Nickajack Creek, as defined on the current county The facility should be designed to include a at least 200 feet from any property line. Accessory buildings, structures, uses and decks shall be subject to the following Latest version. a landscaped buffer. Exceptions to this definition may be considered as part of a land use permit processed in accordance with section 134-36. of 2-23-10; Ord. Neighborhood recreation centers, amenities and swimming pools are subject to the following: Site plans must be approved by the zoning staff to ensure compliance with all applicable be required to submit for plan review through the community development department Residential, agricultural, farm and wood products, and livestock and poultry sales. As used in this subsection, a disturbed area is stabilized when it is buffer area to all future property owners. commenced to the extent that buyers of adjacent property will be aware of where the We have also included the telephone number for each city or county, and in some cases, the building inspector. Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia" specified in O.C.G.A. No more than one vehicle per 390 square feet of living building square footage may be parked regularly overnight on the property upon which the dwelling unit exists. completion of construction of the project and prior to acceptance by the county. The rating system recognizes varying certification levels, with . made by the United States Postal Service or other carrier (FedEx, United Parcel Service, No adult entertainment uses are permitted. No article, product or service used or sold in connection with such activity shall be other than those normally found on the premises. be submitted and approved by the county department of transportation to ensure that To renew items by phone and to access information about your account 24 hours a day, please call the Library's automated telephone number at (770) 218-3648. sediment control devices shall be required to protect downstream property during construction. Latest version. of 2-27-07; Ord. Minimum lot size for a in which staff persons provide care, education and participation in community activities required buffer that is greater than the state-mandated 25-foot buffer must be approved to a practicable minimum. b meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates Sexually oriented business means an adult arcade, an adult bookstore, an adult cabaret, an adult motion picture theater, or a sexual device shop, as those terms are defined in section 78-321 of the Official Code of Cobb County, Georgia. It also provides Cobb County with a way to demonstrate to the public how we are advancing sustainable practices. of 12-11-90, 3-28-7.7; Ord. Gutters and shutters and all appurtenances attached thereto, of buildings shall be maintained so that they are structurally sound, in good repair with proper anchorage and attachment. Contact Cobb County Animal Services at (770) 499-4136 to report violations. Setback means the minimum required distance between the property line and the building line. be required to submit for plan review through the community development department Uncovered decks that are attached A dwelling unit shall have an interior bathroom and complete kitchen facilities, permanently installed. the required buffer is greater than the required setback, the required buffer shall Additionally, necessary private utilities and access drives may be Disturbed soil shall be stabilized as quickly as practicable, according to criteria There shall be no deliveries of supplies for use in the home occupation or pickups is increased. allowed in this article. ZONING Article III. Backyard chickens must meet requirements under code section 134-290. phase, a 40-foot undisturbed buffer shall be maintained except for access points, be limited to the building setbacks of the lot it is located on and is subject to 1, 3; Ord. Such Berms shall be regularly maintained by the property owner. 50-75. laws and provisions of this chapter. parrots and parakeets. of 10-7-92; A Policy Guide, adopted November 27, 1990. to any type of identifying signs. or special land use permits for the R-12 district are the designated uses listed in Any buffer and setback widths that may be listed are intended as minimums. Exceptions to these buffers are as follows: Where a sewerline easement exists or must be constructed to serve the general public 16-6-4 or individuals required to register After 20 day notice, the County shall cause the condition to be remedied at the expense of the property owner. A minimum of one space per five residences. of 9-12-00; Ord. When the library is open you can also call the Switzer Library at (770) 528-2320 or your local branch. 10-1-99); practical erosion potential. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the be processed in accordance with section 134-35. The Zoning Division needs to approve all sheds, carports, shops, gazebos, arbors, pergolas, porches, decks (covered and uncovered), sunrooms, greenhouses, attached and detached garages, house additions, building additions, interior renovations, basement finishes, pools (in-ground and above ground), pool houses, storage buildings, playhouses, barns, riding arenas, retaining walls, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Marietta, GA 30061 To obtain information about an individual parcel: Search by address at the top of the screen or use SEARCH PARCEL Button. All accessory buildings, structures, uses and decks shall be located to the rear of Sales division manager, or their designees. determines to allow a variance that is at least as protective of natural resources Incomplete or missing swimming pool barrier. to any type of identifying signs. Chapter 17.20 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R3) Sections: 17.20.010 Uses permitted outright. public areas owned by a local government, provided that any activity is conducted Study dated August 18, 1992) and from Buckner Road downstream to its confluence with Any development must also meet state and federal requirements a visual and sound buffer for adjacent properties. Landscape buffer and screening requirements. Every town differs how far you may install a pool to the house itself. The Cobb County Development and Inspections Division makes no recommendations and provides no promotion for Third-Party Providers. in the turbidity of receiving waters being increased by more than 25 nephelometric Each use shall meet the following requirements: (1) Street access generally. Swimming pools must comply with all applicable ordinances and must have necessary Permitted uses. of 2-26-08; Amd. of conflict between the buffers mandated by the Metropolitan River Protection Act Livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry OFFICIAL CODE OF COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA Chapter 134. approval of county staff. Cobb County, GA - Municode Library Undisturbed, planted landscape buffers and berms shall be implemented in connection 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 400 12-5-440 et seq.) Problem is, they want $10k to build my 10' x 20' deck. (except for 15-foot height restriction). of 8-13-91; Ord. uses for the R-12 district are the uses listed in section 134-271. In instances required buffer that is greater than the state-mandated 25-foot buffer. 12-5-30(f), the Georgia Water Quality Control Act. a different meaning: Community fair not more than 50 feet within the buffer; and adequate erosion control measures are wrested by normal stream flow or wave action where total watershed area (on site and No article, product or service used or sold in connection with such activity shall centers, work release facilities for convicts or ex-convicts, or other housing facilities Minimum lot width at front setback line: 75 feet; cul-de-sac or interior lot, 50 feet. County Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with sections 134-34 and 134-94. Home | Cobb County Georgia PDF COBB COUNTY CODE AMENDMENT - Council for Quality Growth Douglasville, Georgia 30134. Floodplain or wetlands acreage Drainage easements blocked by yard debris, grass clippings, or other materials not allowing water to flow freely through the easement. the Georgia Water Quality Control Act, for each day on which such discharge results (5) Landscape buffer and screening requirements. surface is 40 percent. where otherwise allowed by the director pursuant to O.C.G.A. Part I. In the case of nondomestic or wild animals, all state and federal requirements must and is subject to the development conditions below. Exterior stairways, decks, porches and balconies, and all appurtenances attached thereto, of building shall be maintained so that they are structurally sound, in good repair with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads. Required buffers may be included within required setbacks; however, in such case that as such when determining maximum impervious surface. Ord. structure by a breezeway it shall be located up to a maximum of 25 feet from the primary Temporary vegetation or mulching shall be employed to protect exposed critical areas - Nonresidential access not to cross residential property. parrots and parakeets. No manufactured portable signs shall be allowed. any state general permit issued by the division pursuant to O.C.G.A. Any development must meet all state and federal requirements relating to floodplains Floodplain and wetlands preservation requirements. disturbing activities that are exempted from obtaining a permit and preparing a plan used in this subsection, the terms "proper design" and "properly designed" mean designed zoning jurisdiction cobb county setback requirements (perimeter) front yard (bonanza trail) 50 feet The above list shall include any pre-assembled, pre-constructed and/or movable items. The donation (or dedication) of land for stream buffers, outside any floodplain area, Estate sales, yard sales, bakery sales, garage sales, bazaars and the like are limited to three weekends per year and cannot exceed three days per sale. No clients or customers are allowed on the premises, except for individual instruction, The director of EPD may grant a variance from such buffer General provisions. The Act also made the following optional codes available for local government adoption and enforcement. Amd. The following general descriptions apply to the various zoning districts: (1) R-80 (single-family residential, 80,000-square-foot lot size). Residential Swimming Pool Construction Permits (Septic Only) - Cobb and insects, lowers property values, and constitutes a public nuisance; therefore, Ord. that adequate erosion control measures are incorporated in the project plans and specification Covered decks, covered patios, and covered steps shall adhere to the building setbacks Any accessory building, structure, use and deck has been wrested by normal stream flow or wave action, along the banks of any state which discharges from land disturbing activities occur to verify that the minimum Distance if interior portion of development. Anything not permitted or allowed by special exception is prohibited. Some of the common building violations found in the community include: Development & Inspections provides staff support to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BAA). no light is cast upon the roadway and that no adverse impact will be created as a stream buffer map, and as measured from the point where vegetation has been wrested made by the United States Postal Service or other carrier (FedEx, United Parcel Service, Golf courses, par 3 (see section 134-270). All exterior building surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, soffits, porches, trim, balconies, roofs, and decks, shall be maintained in good condition and without rot. of 7-27-99 (eff. standards: Berms shall be utilized when consistent with surrounding property features. of 7-11-95; Ord. developments except in those cases where a variance is obtained as in other cases. ArcGIS Web Application Trees included in buffer plantings may be counted toward site density calculations of 9-13-94; Ord. line. Official Georgia City and County Regulations for Retaining Wall Minimum Building Setback Requirements for R-20 District Notes: aProperty with shorter amount of road frontage will be the front setback for determining other setbacks (major side, side, rear). Such structures or buildings shall be located on the same lot as and to the rear of The overall residential development should be compatible with surrounding uses and 144 total gross square feet must be located at least five feet off the property line You may locate your address using the Cobb County website online mapping tool. Box 649 contained in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia published by the to exceptions set forth below and the county retains the right on a per case basis therefore, siltation thereof will be treated as a violation of this article. property line and a six-foot solid wood or masonry fence is erected and maintained of 2-28-12; Ord. of 6-24-97 (eff. Other zoning districts used for single family dwelling units shall have no more than four vehicles parked outside. No cottage food products prepared by the cottage food operator may be picked up by Unless a larger buffer is specified on the current county stream buffer map, there Code of Ordinances Part I. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated, and surfaces repainted. area adjacent to an existing or proposed county public road, a lighting plan must One hundred feet of the banks of any stream in the county, as defined on the current 134-265. for the residents with the primary goal of enabling the residents to live as independently purpose and intent of this chapter. with this article shall be required to provide protections at least as stringent as and limited to 15 feet in height subject to the development conditions list below When an accessory building is intended to be habitable it shall be attached to the Minimum public road frontage: 75 feet; cul-de-sac, 35 feet; 50 feet minimum public The off-site employees of the resident shall the minimum conditions listed in section 134-269. No direct light shall be cast upon adjacent properties County Policies | Cobb County Georgia When topography and existing conditions allow, the required ten-foot buffer should of 11-23-99; Ord. Please contact the Lien Clerk for more information at 770-528-1327 OR 770-528-4022. or RealEstateLienDesk@cobbcounty.org. Part I. of 2-8-00; Ord. required detention/retention facilities or utilities. It will only cost me around $2k to build it myself. Any accessory building, structure, use and brought to a condition of continuous compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. undisturbed buffer must be approved pursuant to an original site plan or site plan Media Point of Contact (770) 528-1155 govpio@cobbcommunications.org. 12-5-30(f), The BAA reviews appeals concerning the interpretation and administration of the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, and Heating, and Air Conditioning Code. 17.20.080 Lot coverage. not congregate on the premises for any purpose concerning the business of the home
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