Cobb County is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Metro Atlanta suburban density and climate reduce wildfire risk. Georgia Forestry Commission burn permits still required for outdoor burning. Kennesaw Mountain area has elevated wildland-urban interface risk.
Cobb County does not have mapped wildfire hazard zones comparable to California, Colorado, or other Western wildfire-prone states. The Metro Atlanta climate (humid subtropical with 50+ inches annual rainfall), suburban density, and deciduous hardwood forest composition result in relatively low wildland fire risk compared to the Western US. However, wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas do exist around Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in North Cobb, the Chattahoochee River corridor forested slopes, and the Sweetwater Creek watershed in West Cobb — where homes border undeveloped forested tracts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) burn permits are required for all outdoor burning of yard debris (free online at www.gfc.state.ga.us or by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN), and GFC may issue burn bans during drought or elevated fire weather. Metro Atlanta falls under GAEPD open burning restrictions from May 1 to September 30 (no open burning of yard debris) to reduce ground-level ozone. Cobb Fire Department and GFC coordinate on any significant wildland incidents. No defensible space ordinance or fire-resistant construction mandates apply.
Outdoor burning without GFC permit: fines $100 to $1,500 under O.C.G.A. §12-6-90. Burning during EPD ozone season (May 1 – Sep 30): separate violation, fines up to $25,000 possible for industrial. Escaped fire: civil liability for suppression costs and damage.
Cobb County, GA
Cobb County §50-257 — keeping any animal that by frequent or long-continued noise disturbs comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity is a violation. Cobb ...
Cobb County, GA
Cobb County Ch. 50, Art. VII — construction noise subject to 70 dB daytime limit. Sunday construction permitted 9 AM–6:59 PM (2023 amendment). Residential pr...
Cobb County, GA
Cobb County quiet hours are 11 PM–7 AM (Code §50-256/50-257). Daytime noise limit 70 dB, nighttime 65 dB (2023 amendment). Any unreasonable noise plainly aud...
Cobb County, GA
Cobb County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable distu...
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Cobb County Zoning Ch. 134 — in R-40, R-80, RR zones, combinations of boats/RVs exceeding 3 must be screened from public roadways. Outside storage generally ...
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Cobb County Ch. 134 — only 1 business vehicle (resident's use only) may park on residential premises. No materials or equipment storage. Off-site employees m...
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