Hurricane Preparedness in Bartow County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Bartow County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bartow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
In unincorporated Bartow County, new construction and substantial improvements inside the future-conditions floodplain must be anchored against flotation, built with flood-resistant materials, and have HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other service equipment elevated three feet above the base flood elevation or one foot above the future-conditions flood elevation, whichever is higher. The county engineer administers Chapter 34's flood damage reduction standards and enforces them with civil and criminal penalties.
Bartow County Flood Elevation Building Standards
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 34-91(6)
(6)All heating and air conditioning equipment and components (including ductwork), all electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located three feet above the base flood elevation or one foot above the future-conditions flood elevation, whichever is higher, so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions ...
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