GA Code §27-5-4 prohibits Class 1 wild animals as pets statewide. No additional local exotic-pet ordinance in Kennesaw beyond state law. DNR permit required for many non-standard animals.
Georgia state law (GA Code §27-5-4) prohibits ownership of many wild animals without a Georgia DNR permit. Class 1 animals (big cats, bears, wolves, alligators, venomous reptiles, etc.) cannot be kept as pets. Class 2 animals may be held with a DNR license. Kennesaw and Cobb County have no additional local exotic-pet ordinances beyond state requirements. Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division handles exotic animal permit inquiries.
Confiscation of prohibited animals. Fines $500 to $5,000. Criminal charges possible for dangerous species. Owner liable for damages from escaped animals.
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Ch. 10 (Animals) and Ch. 62 cover animal noise. Excessive barking that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is prohibited. Cobb County Animal Control (77...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Code Ch. 62 (Offenses) — noise disturbances are prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. State fallback GA Code §16-11-34 applies. Complaints t...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Ch. 62 noise ordinance governs construction noise. Standard practice is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No loud construction during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Pe...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturba...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Zoning — one business vehicle used exclusively by the resident permitted in residential zones. No commercial vehicles over 12,500 lbs GVW. No materi...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Code — vehicles must park on hardened surfaces in residential zones. Grass parking is a code violation. Number of vehicles limited to 1 per 390 sq f...
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