Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Cobb County, GA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
In unincorporated Cobb County, sidewalks and other rights-of-way must stay clear of unnecessary obstructions. Placing any structure or material there, including junk or debris, without written permission from the county Department of Transportation exposes the responsible party to legal action or prosecution under Code of Ordinances section 106-10(c), the same section that requires DOT approval before any pavement or curb cut.
Cobb County Bans Unpermitted Right-of-Way Obstructions
Significant RestrictionsCobb County Code of Ordinances § 106-10(c)
(a)Any utility, contractor, firm or individual shall obtain approval through the county Department of Transportation prior to starting any pavement cuts, curb cuts or any utility repairs or installations on county rights-of-way. Allowances will be made for emergency conditions or maintenance activities... (c)The rights-of-way shall be kept clear of any form of unnecessary obstruction. Anyone no...
Encroachment Permits
Cobb County requires anyone doing pavement cuts, curb cuts or utility work in a county right-of-way to get Department of Transportation approval first.
Cobb County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Significant RestrictionsCobb County Code of Ordinances § 106-10(a)
Any utility, contractor, firm or individual shall obtain approval through the county Department of Transportation prior to starting any pavement cuts, curb cuts or any utility repairs or installations on county rights-of-way. Allowances will be made for emergency conditions or maintenance activities. Utilities, as defined in section 106-3(b)(1), shall also comply with the policy and procedures ...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Cobb County
1 cities in Cobb County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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