Acworth Building/Development Department — fence permits required. Apply through Acworth Development Department at 4415 Center St. Fence guide available on Code Compliance page. Screening fences must meet §73-152.
Fence installation in Acworth requires a permit from the Development Department (4415 Center St, Acworth, GA 30101; phone: 770-974-2032). The city provides a downloadable fence guide on the Code Compliance page that covers fence regulations and requirements. All fences must comply with height and setback requirements under Zoning §73-152. Required screening fences (e.g., for outdoor storage or equipment) must be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Violations of unpermitted fence construction are subject to citations up to $1,200.
Building without permit: $200 to $500. May require removal and re-permitting. Stop-work orders possible.
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Acworth Code Ch. 54 (Offenses) — unreasonable noise disturbances prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Violations reported to Acworth Code Compliance...
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Acworth Ch. 54 noise provisions apply to construction. Standard practice 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No construction noise during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Building ...
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Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) and Ch. 54 — persistent animal noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a violation. Cobb County Animal Control (770-499...
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Acworth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturban...
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Acworth follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable, on approved surfaces, and not blocking traffic or driveways. Inoperable veh...
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Acworth Zoning §73-199C — RVs, boats, and trailers must be stored to the side or rear of the principal structure on an improved surface (concrete or pervious...
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