Landscaping Rules in Paulding County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Paulding County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Paulding County sets a 24-inch limit on grass and vegetation, enforced by the county Marshal as a litter nuisance. It covers platted subdivision lots and any lot holding a structure; agriculture-zoned land is exempt, and only unincorporated areas are covered.
Paulding County Grass Height & Lawn Maintenance
Some RestrictionsPaulding County, GA — Common Questions/Problems & Who to Contact for Assistance (county code reference table), item 37c
Grass & Vegetation that exceeds 24" in height in platted subdivision lots that the County has not accepted with stuctures and vacant lots AND any property in any platted subdivision (accepted or not accepted) that has a structure on it; property zoned agriculture is exempt.
Water Restrictions
Under Georgia's Water Stewardship Act, Paulding County allows landscape watering any day but only between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. As a Metro North Georgia Water District member, the county tightens to a two-day odd/even schedule when Georgia EPD declares a drought.
Paulding County Outdoor Watering Rules
Some RestrictionsGeorgia EPD, Non-Drought Outdoor Water Use Schedule (Water Stewardship Act of 2010, O.C.G.A. § 12-5-7)
Irrigation of personal food gardens; Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed, or turf in landscapes, golf courses, or sports turf fields during installation and for a period of 30 days immediately following the date of installation; Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses; Handwatering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container; Use of water withdrawn from private wate...
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