Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Fulton County, GA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fulton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
In unincorporated Fulton County, no privately owned structure may sit within a public right-of-way except a driveway, access walkway, or a code-compliant mailbox support post.
Fulton County Right-of-Way Encroachment Rule
Significant RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 4.3.5
No privately owned structures other than driveways, access walkways, and mailboxes shall be permitted within a publicly owned right-of-way. Mailbox support structures shall also be permitted within the county owned right-of-way provided that the mailbox support structure or appurtenance conforms to the following conditions. 1.Mailbox support structures or appurtenances shall not be construct...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Fulton County
3 cities in Fulton County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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