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Fulton County, GA Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Code § 34-743(a)-(b)
Applies to
Unincorporated Fulton County only
Common cites
Garbage, litter, junk, hazardous waste
Enforcer
Dept. of Public Works

Summary

Unincorporated Fulton County lists uncontainerized garbage, litter, exterior junk storage, and accumulated hazardous or putrescible waste as violations code enforcement can cite.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Fulton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Every person owning or occupying public or private property in unincorporated Fulton County shall maintain the property free of any condition which may render the premises or property to be unhealthy, unsanitary, unsightly or unaesthetic to the occupants thereof, the neighborhood or the community at large.(b)Conditions in violation. Because they are deemed to be conducive to breeding or harboring of harmful germs or to the breeding or harboring of insects, snakes, rodents, lizards or similar or undesirable living pests and carriers of harmful germs or poisons or to the harboring of undesirable persons or illicit activities and are in violation of the general public health, safety, welfare and well-being, the existence of any one of the following conditions on property within unincorporated Fulton County shall be a violation of this section and this article:(1)Uncontainerized garbage or uncovered garbage containers of all kinds and types.(2)Trapped litter or any other improperly containerized solid waste.(3)Exterior storage of junk or other unsightly materials.(4)The existence of weeds and vegetative overgrowth.(5)The existence, storage or accumulation of garbage, hazardous, putrescible solid waste or rubbish. (Ord. No. 98-0379, 3-4-98; Ord. No. 2018-0971, 12-19-18)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 34-743 requires every owner or occupant of unincorporated-county property to keep it free of unhealthy, unsanitary, unsightly, or unaesthetic conditions. Because they attract pests or harbor illicit activity, the code names specific violations residents can report: uncontainerized or uncovered garbage, improperly containerized solid waste, exterior storage of junk or other unsightly materials, and accumulated hazardous or putrescible waste or rubbish.

Violations & Fines

Director of Public Works can order abatement within 10 days of written notice; obstruction of inspection or continued noncompliance is enforceable under the article's citation and misdemeanor penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I report a neighbor's junk pile to Fulton County?
Yes, if the property is in unincorporated Fulton County: exterior storage of junk or unsightly materials is a named violation under Sec. 34-743.
Does this cover property inside Atlanta?
No. This section only applies to unincorporated Fulton County; Atlanta enforces its own property maintenance code.

Sources & Official References

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