Animal Ordinances in Kennesaw, GA (2026)
4 verified animal ordinances for Kennesaw, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Kennesaw Ch. 10 and Cobb County §10-11 — dogs must be on a leash ≤6 ft when off owner's property. No permanent tethering as primary confinement. Cobb County Animal Control enforces: 770-499-4136.
Kennesaw Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
No breed-specific ordinance in Kennesaw or Cobb County. Georgia Responsible Dog Ownership Law (GA Code §§4-8-20 to 4-8-33) governs — classification based on individual behavior.
Kennesaw Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
Kennesaw has no specific beekeeping ordinance. GA Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs statewide. Check with Kennesaw Planning & Zoning for accessory-use allowance. Livestock requires 2-acre minimum lot.
Kennesaw Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
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.
Kennesaw Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Cobb County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kennesaw city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Cobb County →