Cobb County, GA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Weekends per year
- 3 weekends maximum
- Days per sale
- 3 days maximum
- Covers
- Yard, garage, estate, bakery sales
Summary
Cobb County zoning caps garage and yard sales at three weekends per calendar year, with each sale limited to three days, under the unincorporated county's personal-property-sales rule.
Personal property sales means sales of personal property such as estate sales, yard sales, bakery sales, garage sales, bazaars and the like, three weekends per calendar year, not to exceed three days per sale.
Personal vehicle and equipment sales means the sale, offer to sell, or marketing for sale of any vehicle, motor vehicle, trailer, tractor, special mobile equipment, camper, motor home, motorcycle, moped, recreational vehicle, off-road vehicle, or boat where such sale, offer to sell, or marketing for sale occurs on property whose principal use is not for the sale of vehicles and equipment. No more than three personal vehicle and equipment sales shall be allowed per calendar year on any one parcel of property.
Planned development means a tract of land developed initially under single ownership or control, the development of which is unique and of a substantially different character than that of surrounding areas. Such development shall be based on a plan which allows for flexibility of design not available under normal zoning district requirements.
Planning commission means the county planning commission as set forth in section 134-61 et seq.
Principal use means the primary use and chief purpose of a lot or structure.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 53).
Full Breakdown
The zoning code defines "personal property sales", covering estate sales, yard sales, bakery sales, garage sales, bazaars and the like, as allowed three weekends per calendar year, not to exceed three days per sale, in unincorporated Cobb County. This is a zoning use-classification limit, not a permit program; exceeding it makes the activity an unpermitted temporary use.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the frequency or duration limit is a zoning code violation under chapter 134, with a first-offense fine of $100 to $1,000 and higher fines for repeat violations within 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many garage sales can I hold per year in unincorporated Cobb County?
Does this limit apply in Marietta or Kennesaw?
Sources & Official References
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