GA Code §27-5-4 prohibits Class 1 wild animals as pets. No local exotic-pet ordinance beyond state law in Smyrna/Cobb County. DNR permit required for many non-traditional animals.
Georgia state law (GA Code §27-5-4) makes it unlawful to possess many wild animals without a permit from Georgia DNR. Class 1 prohibited animals include big cats, bears, wolves, alligators, and venomous reptiles. Some Class 2 animals may be permitted with a DNR license. Smyrna and Cobb County do not maintain separate local exotic-pet ordinances beyond state requirements. Contact Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division for specific permit requirements.
Confiscation of prohibited animals. Fines $500 to $5,000. Criminal charges possible for dangerous species. Owner liable for damages from escaped animals.
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance applies to construction. Industry standard is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No dedicated construction-hours ordinance; general noise proh...
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna Code Ch. 46, §46-1 — noise ordinance prohibits unreasonable, disturbing sounds. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Complaints filed through Smyrna 311 ...
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance covers animal noise. Excessive or prolonged barking that is plainly audible and unreasonably disturbing is a violation. Complai...
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna requires all residential vehicles to park on approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas is a code violation. Driveway construction ...
Smyrna, GA
Smyrna follows GA standards — generally one commercial vehicle ≤¾ ton permitted in residential zones. Heavier trucks, tractor-trailers, or commercial vehicle...
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