Animal Ordinances in Fulton County, GA (2026)

Fulton County Code § 34-210(b)(2)

(2)A domestic animal or livestock shall be kept at the following minimum distances from any occupied building except the dwelling unit of the owner (exceptions: licensed veterinary hospitals, commercial kennels, grooming parlors and public or commercial horse facilities): Horses, mules, asses, cows, sheep or goats 150; Hogs 900; Dogs (three or more) 25; Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters 25; Chicke...

Fulton County Code §34-205

It shall be unlawful for the owner, custodian or harborer of any dog to allow or permit such dog to leave the premises of the owner or other person having custody of the dog unless such dog is securely under leash; said leash being not more than six feet long. Within the unincorporated area of Fulton County or within any municipality in Fulton County which has or may enter into an agreement wit...

Fulton County Code § 34-282(a)-(b)

(a)Upon receiving a report of a dog believed to be subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog within a dog control officer's jurisdiction, the dog control officer shall make such investigation necessary to determine whether such dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog.(b)When a dog control officer determines that a dog is subject to classification as ...

Fulton County Code § 34-209

Each owner, custodian, or harborer of any wildlife or exotic animal must obtain all necessary state and/or federal permits and/or meet all state and/or federal requirements for keeping such an animal.

Fulton County Code § 34-210(b)(4)

Except in the areas zoned for agriculture, the maximum number of domestic animals or livestock that may be kept on any single premises shall not exceed the following (exceptions: licensed veterinary hospitals, commercial kennels, grooming parlors, and public and commercial horse facilities): Animal Maximum Number Horses, mules, asses, cows 5 Sheep, goats 10 Hogs 10 Dogs, cats 10 Rabbits,...

Fulton County Code § 34-201(a)

It shall be the duty of each owner, custodian, or harborer of any dog or cat over four months of age kept, maintained, or harbored within the unincorporated area of Fulton County, or within any municipality in Fulton County, who has or may enter into an agreement with Fulton County for animal control services, to obtain a dog/cat license for such dog or cat.(b)It shall be the duty of all person...

Fulton County Code § 34-283(b)(4)

(b)Certificates of registration are nontransferable and no more than one certificate of registration shall be issued per domicile. The certificate of registration shall be issued to the owner upon receipt of all of the following: ...(4)Written evidence that the animal has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian.

Fulton County Code § 34-213

A pet shop may not sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, or otherwise dispose of dogs and cats, but may offer for adoption only those dogs and cats that the pet shop owner obtained from or displays in cooperation with:(1)An animal care facility; or(2)An animal rescue organization.(b)A pet shop shall not offer for adoption a dog or cat that is younger than eight weeks old.

Fulton County Zoning Resolution § 5.1.2.A.5

Kennel, veterinary hospital or veterinary clinic, provided buildings housing animals are fully enclosed and at least 100 feet from all property lines; and pens, runs, etc. which are not located in a fully enclosed building are at least 200 feet from all property lines.B.Accessory uses. A building or land may be used for uses customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may be used...