Animal Ordinances in Gordon County, GA (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia.
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Chickens & Livestock
In unincorporated Gordon County, backyard chickens are permitted in the A-1, R-1 and RA-1 districts on at least two acres. Tracts of two to five acres can hold up to 24 birds, with one rooster for every four hens. Chicken houses must sit at least 30 feet from the property line and 50 feet from residential structures on neighboring parcels.
Gordon County Backyard Chicken and Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 4.03.02.01
2.Permitted zoning districts.a.The keeping of Backyard chickens is permitted in zoning districts A-1, R-1, and RA-1 subject to the requirements of this section. ... 3.Number and type of chickens allowed.a.No birds are allowed on less than two acres of land.b.A maximum of twenty-four (24) birds are allowed on tracts containing from two (2) to five (5) acres.c.One rooster is allowed for every fou...
Dog Leash Laws
In unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia, a dog must be under control: on a leash, at heel beside a competent person, in a vehicle, or within its owner's property limits. A tether must be at least ten (10) feet long. A violation carries a fine up to $1,000.00 per violation or up to sixty (60) days in jail.
Dog Leash and Tether Rules in Unincorporated Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Code § 3.5-24
(5)It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog or cat or a person having a dog or cat in his possession or control to permit such dog or cat to be out of control and unattended on the premises of the owner within the unincorporated areas of Gordon County or upon the property of another person, without the permission of the owner of such property or the person in possession thereof. An animal is...
Pet Limits
In unincorporated Gordon County, keeping six or more adult dogs or cats on one property counts as a kennel under the Unified Land Development Code, whether they are pets, breeding stock or boarders. A kennel with an outdoor run is limited to the A-1 and RA-1 districts and needs at least 10 acres.
Gordon County Six-Animal Dog and Cat Kennel Threshold
Significant RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 4.03.01
D.Keeping of canines or felines, whether as pets for personal enjoyment, breeding, or boarding shall be considered a kennel when there are six (6) or more adult canines or felines on a property.1.A kennel without an outdoor run is permissible in the A-1, RA-1, O-I, C-C and C-H zoning districts subject to the site design standards of the zoning district and the supplemental standards of this sec...
Cat Rules
In unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia, every cat must be vaccinated against rabies and wear a collar with a current rabies tag outdoors. Gordon County can impound a cat that is running at large, untagged, a suspected stray, or a female in heat off her owner's premises. Violations of the rabies article carry a $200.00 minimum fine.
Cat Rules in Unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia
Some RestrictionsGordon County Code §§ 3.5-24, 3.5-45
(a)Dogs and cats.(1)The following dogs and cats shall be subject to impoundment by Gordon County, its agents and employees:a.All dogs and cats upon which a valid tag indicating inoculation against rabies is not appropriately attached.b.All dogs and cats off the premises of the owner of the dog [or cat] which Gordon County's agent or employee has reason to believe is a stray dog [or cat].c.All d...
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
In unincorporated Gordon County, animal hospitals and veterinary clinics are permissible in the A-1, O-1, C-C, C-G, C-H, I-1 and I-2 districts, in freestanding buildings only. Buildings and outdoor runs must sit 75 feet from any property line abutting a residential zoning district, and hours of operation are limited to 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Gordon County Veterinary Clinic Zoning Standards
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 4.03.01
A.Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics are permissible in the A-1, O-1, C-C, C-G, C-H, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts, subject to the site design standards for the districts and the supplemental standards of this section.B.Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics shall be permissible in freestanding buildings only.C.Design standards for an animal hospital or veterinary clinic are shown in the f...
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