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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 or Police. Fine up to $1,200.

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 permit conditions may impose additional limits.

Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) and Ch. 54 — persistent animal noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a violation. Cobb County Animal Control (770-499-4136) handles animal complaints.

Acworth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturbances.

Acworth caps overnight occupancy at two people per bedroom under Section 73-7.8.4 of the city zoning ordinance, and only one rental agreement is allowed per structure at a time. Single-room rentals (basement apartments, attic lofts, attached suites) are not permitted; the entire dwelling must be included in the listing.

Acworth's Short-Term Rental Occupational Tax Application and Section 73-7.8.4 of the city zoning ordinance do not require operators to carry or file proof of liability insurance. Georgia has no statewide STR insurance mandate. Operators are still strongly encouraged to confirm coverage with a licensed agent because standard homeowner policies typically exclude commercial rental activity.

Acworth requires STRs to use a platform that collects hotel/motel tax. State hotel-motel tax 4% + $5/night fee. Local Acworth hotel-motel excise tax also applies. OTC required annually.

Acworth Zoning §73-199C — RVs, boats, and trailers must park in side or rear yard on improved surface. All vehicles on approved surface. STR guests subject to same parking standards as residents.

Acworth STR guests must comply with Ch. 54 noise ordinance — quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. STR operator responsible for guest compliance. Violations fined up to $1,200.

Acworth Zoning §73-7.8.3 — STR Occupational Tax Certificate required before operating. Platform that collects hotel/motel tax must be used. 24-hour contact required; max 2 people per bedroom; max 1 rental agreement at a time.

Cobb County Fire enforces outdoor burning rules in Acworth — Oct 1–Apr 30; 10 AM to 1 hour before sunset; small piles (<6x6 ft) no permit; larger piles permit required. Violations: $100–$1,000 fine.

Cobb County ordinance bans fireworks 9 PM–10 AM in Acworth. GA state law (§25-10-1) allows adults 18+ on certain holidays during permitted hours. No fireworks in public parks without permit.

Acworth/Cobb County — recreational fires with clean wood (≤3 ft diameter, ≤2 ft height) are exempt from seasonal burn ban. Year-round; must be attended; 25 ft from structures; 10 AM–10:30 PM.

Acworth follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable, on approved surfaces, and not blocking traffic or driveways. Inoperable vehicles must be removed or stored indoors.

Acworth Zoning — no materials, equipment, or extra business vehicles stored on residential premises except one business vehicle for the resident's use. Outdoor storage requires screening by 6-ft fence in side/rear yard.

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 pavers). No front-yard RV storage.

Acworth Zoning §73-199C — all vehicles must park on an improved surface (concrete or pervious pavers). Parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved areas is a code violation subject to $1,200 fine.

Acworth Zoning §73-152 — fence heights regulated by location. Generally 6 ft in residential side/rear yards. Retaining walls ≥4 ft must have a safety fence ≥36 inches at the top. Pool barriers minimum 5 ft.

Acworth does not require neighbor consent for fence installation. Finished side must face exterior. Setback and height compliance with §73-152 required. Boundary disputes are civil matters under Georgia law.

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.

Cobb County §10-11 applies in Acworth — dogs must be on a leash ≤6 ft off owner's property, held by capable handler. No permanent stationary tethering. Cobb County Animal Control: 770-499-4136.

No breed-specific ordinance in Acworth or Cobb County. Georgia Responsible Dog Ownership Law (GA Code §§4-8-20 to 4-8-33) governs — dangerous dog classification is behavior-based.

Acworth has no specific beekeeping ordinance. Georgia Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs statewide. Check with Acworth Development Dept. for accessory-use allowance in residential zones.

GA Code §27-5-4 prohibits Class 1 wild animals as pets statewide. Acworth and Cobb County have no additional local exotic-pet ordinances beyond state law. DNR permit required for many non-standard animals.

Acworth Ch. 73 + 2024 Tree Ordinance — tree removal permits required for significant removals. Licensed contractor with $500K per-incident insurance required. Specimen trees preserved; replacement plan required.

GA Water Stewardship Act (2010) year-round restriction: no irrigation 10 AM–4 PM daily. Acworth served by Cherokee County Water/Allatoona Supply. EPD drought Level 1–4 restrictions escalate during declared drought.

Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) / Ch. 98 (Vegetation) — overgrown yards are a code violation. 12 inches is the standard threshold. Code Compliance gives 3-day notice; fine up to $1,200.

Acworth homeowners may trim trees on private residential property without a permit. Tree ordinance (Ch. 73/98) focuses on development-related removal and specimen tree protection.

Acworth Zoning — home occupations must not generate commercial-level traffic or parking demand. No more than 1 business vehicle on property. Excessive customer traffic is a violation.

Acworth Ch. 74 (Signs) + Zoning — no commercial signage permitted for home-based businesses in residential zones. No exterior signs, banners, or business identification on the residence or property.

Acworth Ch. 73 — home occupations are permitted accessory uses with an In-Home Occupational Tax Certificate. Must comply with City Noise Ordinance. Cannot change residential character or generate commercial traffic.

Acworth local code stricter than state — pool barriers must be minimum 5 feet high (vs. state's 4 feet). Self-closing, self-latching gate required. Barrier must be installed before filling pool. Pool setback: 5 ft from property line.

Acworth requires a swimming pool permit before construction. Follows 2018 construction codes adopted by Georgia DCA. Anti-entrapment drain covers (VGBA) required. 6-month permit extensions available for due cause.

Above-ground pools in Acworth require the same 5-foot barrier and 5-foot setback from property lines as in-ground pools. Building permit required. Barrier must be installed before filling.

Acworth Zoning — guest homes/garage apartments permitted to the rear of the principal structure, at least 20 ft from property lines, 10 ft from principal building, and with 5,000 sq ft lot area dedicated to their use.

Under Chapter 73 (Zoning) of the Acworth Code of Ordinances, a carport is treated as an accessory structure and must sit on the same lot as the principal dwelling, to the side or rear at least 5 feet from any side or rear lot line. Unenclosed carports may not be used to store anything other than firewood or recyclable materials in a city-approved container.

Acworth Building permits required for accessory structures. Must comply with Ch. 73 setbacks. Safety hazards from abandoned appliances/unsecured structures are code violations. Cannot be used for habitation.

Garage conversions to habitable space in Acworth require a building permit and must meet IRC and 2018 Georgia construction codes. Parking minimums must still be satisfied after conversion.

Acworth participates in FEMA NFIP. Cobb County CRS Class 7 (15% flood insurance discount). Note: Acworth spans Cobb-Cherokee county line — Cherokee County also participates in NFIP. SFHA development requires city permit.

Acworth enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.