6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Cobb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Cobb County Code Ch. 10 allows backyard chickens on residential lots of 2+ acres (AG and R-80/R-40 zones). Under 2 acres not permitted. Roosters prohibited. Livestock (goats, pigs, horses) requires AG zoning or 2+ acre minimum.
Cobb County Ch. 10, §10-11 — all dogs must be on a leash ≤6 ft when off owner's premises, held by capable handler. No permanent stationary tethering. Tethers must be ≥10 feet if used temporarily.
No breed-specific ordinance in Cobb County. GA Responsible Dog Ownership Law (§§4-8-20 to 4-8-33) governs — dangerous/vicious classifications are behavior-based. Invisible fences not acceptable for classified dangerous dogs.
Cobb County has no specific beekeeping ordinance. Georgia Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs statewide. Check with Cobb County Zoning (770-528-2035) for accessory-use rules in your specific zone.
GA Code §27-5-4 prohibits Class 1 wild animals as pets statewide. Cobb County Ch. 10 defines exotic animals as those not indigenous to Georgia — additional regulations apply. DNR permit required for non-standard animals.
Cobb County prohibits feeding of wildlife that creates nuisances under Cobb Code Chapter 10 (Animals). Coyote, deer, and raccoon feeding is particularly targeted. Georgia DNR regulates state game species.
4 cities in Cobb County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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