Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7) plus the DeKalb Soil & Water Conservation District enforce land-disturbance rules. BMPs, silt fencing, and 25-foot stream buffers required.
Land disturbance in DeKalb County is regulated under the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7 et seq.) and the DeKalb County Land Development Ordinance. Any disturbance of 1 acre or more requires a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) and an approved Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control (ES&PC) Plan prepared by a certified Level II designer. Required BMPs include perimeter silt fence, construction-entrance stabilization, inlet protection, sediment basins where feasible, and re-vegetation. Georgia mandates a 25-foot state waters buffer (50 feet along trout streams). DeKalb's creeks (Nancy Creek, Peachtree Creek tributaries, South River, Snapfinger Creek) receive active enforcement. Temporary and permanent stabilization deadlines apply.
Missing erosion controls: stop-work order and fines up to $2,500 per day per violation. Buffer encroachment: $1,000 to $50,000 plus restoration. Sediment discharge to waters: additional EPD penalties.
DeKalb County, GA
Construction noise in unincorporated DeKalb County is regulated under Ch. 16, Art. VII, §16-304. Construction and demolition activities (pile drivers, pneuma...
DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County noise ordinance §16-304 specifically limits animal vocalizations in residential areas: pets may not vocalize continuously for more than 15 minu...
DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County noise ordinance (Ch. 16, Art. VII) applies to unincorporated areas. Quiet hours: 11:00 PM–7:00 AM in residential areas — it is unlawful to crea...
DeKalb County, GA
Dekalb County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable dis...
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Recreational vehicles and trailers in residential zones of unincorporated DeKalb County are subject to zoning ordinance (Ch. 27) standards. Long-term RV stor...
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Street parking in unincorporated DeKalb County follows Georgia vehicle code and county ordinances. No parking within 15 feet of fire hydrants, no blocking dr...
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