Accessory Structures in Cobb County, GA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Cobb County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cobb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Shed & Carport Rules
In Cobb County's R-80 zoning district, a carport counts as an accessory structure: units under 144 square feet need only a 5-foot property-line setback, but larger carports must meet full building setbacks or sit 100 feet off the line.
Cobb County Carport Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsCobb County Code § 134-193(12)a
Any accessory building, structure, use and deck up to 144 total gross square feet must be located at least five feet off the property line and limited to 15 feet in height subject to the development conditions list below (except for 15-foot height restriction). Any accessory building, structure, use and deck over 144 total gross square feet and up to 650 total gross square feet shall be limited...
Accessory Structures by City in Cobb County
1 cities in Cobb County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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