Landscaping Rules in Dougherty County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Dougherty County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Unincorporated Dougherty County declares weeds, grass or vegetation over 12 inches tall a nuisance countywide, and separately bans letting growth exceed 12 inches within 50 feet of any building. Sec. 2-14-74 covers subdivision lots and parcels of five acres or less, exempting natural, undisturbed residentially zoned land, green space and rights-of-way.
Dougherty County 12-Inch Weed Height Limit
Some RestrictionsDougherty County Code § 2-14-74
(b)General prohibitions.(1)Any weeds, grasses or plants other than trees, brushes, flowers or maintained ornamental plants growing to a height exceeding twelve (12) inches anywhere in the county are hereby declared to be a nuisance, subject to enforcement and abatement as provided in this article. ... (c)Additional limitations.(1)It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessee, tenant or o...
Water Restrictions
In unincorporated Dougherty County, outdoor irrigation of lawns, trees, and other plantings is restricted to the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. under County Code § 2-17.5-31. Thirteen listed exemptions, including drip irrigation, hand watering, new landscape establishment, and private well use, remain unrestricted. The Dougherty County Police Department enforces the rule, and violators face fines up to $1,000 in Magistrate Court.
Outdoor Watering Hours in Dougherty County
Some RestrictionsDougherty County Code §§ 2-17.5-31, 2-17.5-32
Outdoor irrigating for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants in the unincorporated area of Dougherty County may occur only between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. ... The Dougherty County Police Department shall be the enforcement authority for this chapter. ... Any person violating any provision of these regulations, upon con...
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