Troup County, GA Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)

UDO § 7.7(1)(b) sets siting and operating standards for motor vehicle towing businesses. Storage areas for towed vehicles must sit at least 300 feet from the nearest property zoned to allow residential dwellings, and the outdoor work or storage area must be located in the rear yard only, enclosed by an eight-foot solid visual barrier fence or wall of one consistent color and material, screening the area from public roads and surrounding properties; the fence must be maintained perpetually and repaired immediately. Vehicles cannot be stacked, and only one vehicle height is permitted in storage.

Draining fluids or removing batteries from wrecked vehicles must happen inside an enclosed structure on a concrete pad or other impervious surface approved by the Community Development Director, with drained fluids disposed of consistent with Georgia's hazardous waste rules. No wrecked or towed vehicle may go to the tow operator's own residence, and vehicles cannot sit in an outdoor work or storage area longer than 12 months; code enforcement or the Community Development Director may inspect records at any time the business is open to confirm compliance.

The site plan filed with the building or land disturbance permit, showing structures, fencing, and parking, is reviewed by the Health Department, County Engineer, and Community Development Director. Towing businesses that also dismantle or resell used parts must additionally comply with the county's salvage and junk yard standards.