Clarke County, GA Ordinances (2026)

Local rules and regulations for Clarke County, Georgia. Population: 128,671.

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Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clarke County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. We have city-specific rules for Athens: check there if you live in that city. All other areas in Clarke County fall under the county rules shown below.

Cities in Clarke County

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Data Sources

Ordinance data for Clarke County is sourced from the following official government references. Click any topic above for detailed citations.

[1]https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-25-fire-protection-and-safety/ga-code-sect-25-10-2/
[2]https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-25/chapter-10/section-25-10-2/
[3]https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/120-3-22
[4]https://www.accg.org/library/fireworks_faq.pdf
[5]https://library.municode.com/ga/athens-clarke_county/codes/code_of_ordinances

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[6]https://www.accgov.com/4223/Locally-Adopted-Codes
[7]https://up.codes/viewer/georgia/ispsc-2012/chapter/3/general-compliance
[8]https://athenspoliticsnerd.com/affordable-housing-proposal-gets-cool-reception-from-commissioners/
[9]https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2023-03-31/mayor-kelly-girtz-announces-upcoming-adu-plans
[10]https://www.accgov.com/7806/Common-Residential-Ordinances
[11]Athens-Clarke County Code Title 3 (Public Safety)
[12]O.C.G.A. 16-11-39 Disorderly Conduct
[13]Athens-Clarke County Sec. 4-1-2 Keeping Domestic Animals Under Control
[14]ACC Code Title 4 - Public Health
[15]ACC Animal Services
[16]O.C.G.A. Title 4 Chapter 8 - Dangerous Dog Control
[17]Athens-Clarke County Sec. 9-15-1 Fences
[18]Do I need a permit for a fence? - ACC FAQ
[19]https://athensclarkecounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/25931/Athens-Clarke-County-Protected-Environmental-Areas
[20]https://www.accgov.com/8231/Oconee-Rivers-Greenway-Commission
[21]https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
[22]https://findlandsurveyor.com/guides/elevation-certificate-clarke-county-ga/
[23]https://library.municode.com/ga/athens-clarke_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_TIT9ZODEST_ARTIZO_CH9-15GERE_S9-15-22STHEENEX
[24]https://www.accgov.com/11113/Short-Term-Rentals-STRs
[25]https://library.municode.com/GA/athens-clarke_county/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1275206
[26]https://library.municode.com/GA/athens-clarke_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_TIT3PUSA_CH3-3PAMOVETR
[27]https://www.bnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Athens-Clarke-County-Georgia-guide
[28]https://www.accgov.com/11270/Short-Term-Rental-Information
[29]https://www.accgov.com/9691/Short-Term-Rentals
[30]https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2024-07-02/acc-publishes-list-of-short-term-rentals-protected-by-sunset-clause

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