Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Bartow County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Bartow County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
It is unlawful to obstruct, encroach upon or materially injure any Bartow County road right-of-way or pavement. The Right-of-Way Ordinance bars unpermitted encroachments and buildings, service areas or off-street parking on county rights-of-way, and the county owes no compensation when it removes an illegal obstruction.
Right-of-Way Obstruction Ban, Bartow County
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 55-24
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, encroach upon, or injure materially any part of any county right-of-way or county road pavement.(b)No encroachments are permitted in any right-of-way of Bartow County without permission of the community development director, unless otherwise permitted by this article.(c)No building, structure, service area, or required off-street parking and l...
Encroachment Permits
Bartow County allows specific encroachments into its road rights-of-way, but only under a permit. Driveways need a driveway permit from the community development department, landscaping is capped at two feet high with no trees or irrigation, and mailbox supports must follow strength and depth limits under the Right-of-Way Ordinance.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits, Bartow County
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 55-25(a), (c)(1)
(a)Driveways. Driveways (including paved, masonry, asphalt, etc.) are permitted to encroach on the right-of-way. A driveway permit shall be required and the lot owner shall secure permission for any new driveway from the community development department. Driveways must meet sight distance requirements of community development department, and must be constructed in compliance with county require...
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