Special Events & Permits in Coweta County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Coweta County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Park Event Permits
Coweta County requires any sponsor holding a tournament or special event at a parks and recreation facility to sign an agreement with the parks and recreation department, pay rental and associated fees the board of commissioners sets, and get forms and paperwork approved before advertising. Tournaments must carry sanctioning from a recognized athletic governing body, and the director can deny requests that create safety issues.
Coweta County Park Event & Tournament Permits
Significant RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Code of Ordinances § 46-36(c)-(f), (m)
(c)In order to hold a tournament or special event at a parks and recreation facility, the sponsor must enter into an agreement with parks and recreation.(d)Use of parks and recreation facilities for tournaments or special events will be subject to rental fees and other associated fees, as established by the board of commissioners.(e)Prior to any advertising for a tournament or special event, al...
Parade Permits
Coweta County requires a right-of-way usage permit before staging any event, such as a foot race, bike ride, fun run, car show, or filming, on county roads or rights-of-way. Applications go to the parks and recreation event services division at least 90 days ahead, carry a nonrefundable $200 fee, and require insurance, law enforcement, EMA, and fire rescue sign-off.
Coweta County Right-of-Way Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Code of Ordinances §§ 54-200, 54-201(1), (2)(p)
Use of the Coweta County, Georgia public road system and rights-of-way for events such as, but not limited to, a foot race, vehicle race, bike race, bike ride, fun run or walk, filming, or car shows is unlawful unless such event has obtained a permit in accordance with this article. ... (1)Filing period. An application for a right-of-way usage permit shall be filed not less than 90 days before ...
Street Fair Rules
Coweta County requires a special use permit before any festival, concert, fair, or other tourism event can be held on private property. Section 69.9 sends the application through the planning department using the county's rezoning review process, caps event noise at 45 dBA measured at the property line, and lets the board of commissioners revoke a permit that isn't being followed.
Coweta County Festival & Special Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Zoning and Development Ordinance § 69.9
Sec. 69.9. - Special events, festivals, and tourism activities. (1)Purpose. In the basic recognition of the unique nature of certain activities, the intent of this section is to minimize the impact of special events, festivals and other tourism activities, to establish a fair and efficient process for review and approval of applications... (3)Special use permit required.a.Any applicant desiring...
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