5 rules for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
In unincorporated Clayton County, solid-waste containers must be stored to the rear of the building line except on scheduled pickup days, kept in waterproof cans with tight lids, and never placed inside an enclosed carport (Sec. 78-9).
Code of Clayton County, GA Sec. 78-9(1)-(2)
All solid waste containers from which collections are made shall be placed to the rear of the building line of the residence, except on the days of scheduled pickup, with the container tightly sealed or enclosed. Trash containers shall not be placed within an enclosed carport.
Clayton County's Quality of Life Code (Sec. 62-202) makes it unlawful to store appliances, furniture, machinery, scrap, or waste materials outdoors on any developed or undeveloped land in the unincorporated county without a special permit. This blight rule is enforced by Community Development code officers.
Code of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-202(a)
It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person in possession of any developed or undeveloped land to utilize such real property for the outside storage of any ice box, refrigerator, stove or other appliance, furniture, clothing, machinery, equipment, glass, iron, paper, cordage, or other waste material, including building rubbish, trash, garbage or similar items, without a special permit.
Clayton County requires owners of abandoned or vacant buildings to board up and secure them against animals, vermin, and trespassers (Sec. 62-203). Vacant and undeveloped lots may not be used for outdoor storage of junk or waste (Sec. 62-202) in the unincorporated county.
Code of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-203(a)
The owner or person in possession of any abandoned or vacant buildings or structures shall secure and board up such buildings or structures to prevent entry by animals, vermin or trespassers. The structure shall be deemed secure if the windows, doors and other openings are boarded up.
Clayton County's unincorporated-area code sets no garage-sale or yard-sale permit; occasional residential sales are allowed. But recurring or ongoing sales can become unlawful outdoor storage or an unpermitted business, and cities like Jonesboro or Forest Park may license sales within their limits.
In unincorporated Clayton County, grass, weeds, and similar plants on developed land may not exceed ten inches in height (Sec. 62-202(b)). Owners must also keep the property clear of dead trees, trash, rubbish, and garbage.
Code of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-202(b)
It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person in possession of any developed land to allow grass, weeds, and similar plants to grow on said property to a height in excess of ten inches.
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