Landscaping Rules in Coweta County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Coweta County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Coweta County ties tree removal to its land disturbance permit process, and requires a standalone tree removal permit for nonresidential property when removal is not processed alongside an active permit. The county arborist/landscape architect reviews every tree protection plan, and removing required trees without one doubles the mandatory replacement rate.
Coweta County Tree Removal Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Zoning and Development Ordinance, Tree Preservation Ordinance (Art. 25A), § 252A(3)(b)
If tree removal does not occur with and is not processed in conjunction with a current land disturbance permit or building permit application, then a separate tree removal permit shall be required for nonresidential properties. A tree removal permit is required to remove any tree, which was required at the time a site was developed, from any nonresidential property. There will be a fee for obta...
Weed Ordinances
Coweta County caps weeds and grass at 12 inches tall in the established yard area of any developed property under Code of Ordinances Sec. 42-6(a), and anything taller is declared a nuisance outright. The limit applies to platted subdivision lots with a dwelling and to non-residential improved property, but it exempts 'controlled natural growth,' meaning groomed native plants, and does not reach undeveloped or farm land.
Coweta County Weed & Grass Height Limit
Some RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Code of Ordinances § 42-6(a)
(a)Plant growth. It shall be unlawful for the owner or tenant of any developed property in the county to permit any weeds, grass or plants other than trees, bushes or flowers or other ornamental plant growth to a height to exceed 12 inches within the established yard area of the lot; and such plants or weeds exceeding such height within the established yard area are hereby declared to be a nuis...
Water Restrictions
Coweta County limits outdoor watering of lawns, gardens, and landscaping in the unincorporated area to the hours between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. under Sec. 78-201, with broad exemptions for drip irrigation, hand watering, food gardens, new plantings, and agriculture; the Code Enforcement Office enforces violations through magistrate court citations.
Coweta County Outdoor Watering Restrictions
Some RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Code of Ordinances § 78-201; § 78-202(a)-(b)
Outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants in the unincorporated area may occur only between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., unless such hours are changed by the Environmental Protection Division of the State of Georgia or the General Assembly of the State of Georgia... (e)Watering personal food gardens;...(g)...
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