Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Macon-Bibb County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
When a newly built Macon-Bibb County sidewalk turns up defective within its first year, Sec. 25-88(4) puts the repair duty on the bonded contractor or bonded property owner who built it, not the county. The Macon-Bibb County Engineer serves a repair notice, and ignoring it forfeits the posted bond.
Macon-Bibb County New Sidewalk Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 25-88(4)
(4)Duty to Repair and Replace. Upon detection of any defective sidewalk within one (1) year from the date of construction, The Macon-Bibb County Engineer shall cause a notice to be served upon the bonded contractor or bonded property owner directing that repairs and/or replacement shall be accomplished within a designated period of time. Failure to comply with the terms of this notice shall cau...
Obstruction Rules
Macon-Bibb County Code § 24-106 makes it unlawful to obstruct any sidewalk or alley by placing an object on it, or by erecting a building, fence, or other structure that blocks the full, free use of the walkway. Companion sections in the general code bar cellar doors and outward-swinging gates on sidewalks and cap how much street space building contractors can use for material storage.
Macon-Bibb County Sidewalk Obstruction Ban
Some RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 24-106
Except as otherwise provided for in this Code, It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct any sidewalk or alley within Macon-Bibb County by placing any object thereupon or therein in such manner as to interfere with or obstruct the full, free and proper use thereof, nor erect or place any building, fence or obstruction in whole or in part upon any alley or sidewalk.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone wanting to build a fence, steps, portico or other structure that crosses their lot line into a Macon-Bibb County street or sidewalk right-of-way needs an encroachment agreement approved by the county commission under Sec. 24-126. Sec. 24-127 adds a $250 survey/engineering fee, a $250 legal-review fee, and a $100 minimum consideration payment.
Macon-Bibb County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Significant RestrictionsMacon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 24-126
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to advance their lots from the original boundary on any of the streets of Macon-Bibb County without making application to the Macon-Bibb County commission for an encroachment agreement and having such encroachment agreement granted as provided in this article.(b)No building of any description shall ever be erected upon any lot in Macon-Bibb County outside ...
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