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Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance covers animal noise. Excessive or prolonged barking that is plainly audible and unreasonably disturbing is a violation. Complaint-driven enforcement through Code Enforcement.

Smyrna Code Ch. 46, §46-1 — noise ordinance prohibits unreasonable, disturbing sounds. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Complaints filed through Smyrna 311 or Police non-emergency.

Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance applies to construction. Industry standard is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No dedicated construction-hours ordinance; general noise prohibitions and permit conditions apply.

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

Smyrna requires proof of liability insurance as part of the Short-Term Rental License application under Code Ch. 22, Art. XI. The ordinance mandates the insurance documentation but does not specify a fixed minimum dollar amount in the published application materials - applicants should confirm the current required limit with the Smyrna Business License Division.

Smyrna's Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Code Ch. 22, Art. XI) limits STR occupancy to two people per bedroom plus three additional people. Non-owner-occupied STRs in single-family zoning are also capped at 180 days of rental per calendar year (stays over 30 days don't count toward the cap).

STR guests in Smyrna must comply with Ch. 46 general noise ordinance — quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. STR license holder is responsible for guest compliance. Violations may jeopardize STR license.

Smyrna STR operators must remit hotel-motel occupancy taxes. Georgia state hotel-motel tax 4% + $5/night fee applies. Occupational Tax Certificate fee required. Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit most taxes automatically.

Smyrna Code Ch. 22, Art. XI — STR license AND occupational tax certificate required. Background check required. Proof of liability insurance, code compliance form, and local agent designation mandatory.

Smyrna STR ordinance (Ch. 22, Art. XI) requires adequate off-street parking. All vehicles must park on approved surfaces. No overflow parking on grass or right-of-way.

Georgia state law (GA Code §25-10-1+) governs consumer fireworks — adults 18+ may use 1.4G fireworks 10 AM–midnight on designated dates. Public park use and public displays require Fire Marshal permits.

Smyrna allows recreational fires (fire pits) with clean wood in a fuel area ≤3 ft diameter and ≤2 ft height without a seasonal burn permit. Must be attended, 25 ft from structures, no windy days.

Smyrna Code Ch. 50, §50-7 — residential burn permits required Oct 1–Mar 30 for fires >3 ft diameter; clean wood only; 9 AM to 1 hour before sunset. No leaves, no debris from other properties.

Smyrna follows Cobb County-area standard — RVs, boats, and trailers may not be parked in front yards in residential districts. Must park to side or rear on approved surfaces. Check Smyrna Zoning Appendix A.

Smyrna follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. All vehicles must be operable. No parking on unpaved surfaces in residential yards. Inoperable vehicles must be removed or stored indoors.

Smyrna follows GA standards — generally one commercial vehicle ≤¾ ton permitted in residential zones. Heavier trucks, tractor-trailers, or commercial vehicles with advertising prohibited in residential districts.

Smyrna requires all residential vehicles to park on approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas is a code violation. Driveway construction or widening may require a permit.

Smyrna Zoning Appendix A — residential fences typically max 6 ft in side and rear yards; front yard fences generally lower (4 ft standard). Pool enclosures up to 8 ft. Verify with Planning & Zoning for specific zone.

Smyrna Building Division — fence permits required for most residential fences. Applications submitted online via OpenGov portal. Min $125 permit fee. Plan review 5–10 business days.

Smyrna does not require neighbor consent before fence installation. Setback and height rules from Zoning Appendix A apply. Boundary disputes are a civil matter under Georgia property law.

Cobb County §10-11 applies in Smyrna — all dogs must be on a leash ≤6 feet when off owner's property, held by someone capable of restraint. No tethering as primary confinement.

No breed-specific ordinance in Smyrna or Cobb County. Georgia's Responsible Dog Ownership Law (GA Code §§4-8-20 to 4-8-33) applies — dangerous dog status based on individual behavior.

GA Code §27-5-4 prohibits Class 1 wild animals as pets. No local exotic-pet ordinance beyond state law in Smyrna/Cobb County. DNR permit required for many non-traditional animals.

Smyrna has no published standalone beekeeping ordinance. Georgia Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs statewide. Check with Smyrna Planning & Zoning for accessory-use allowance in your zone.

Smyrna property owners may trim trees on their own property without a permit. City Arborist oversees compliance with Ch. 106 vegetation ordinance. No permit needed for trimming (only for removal of trees ≥24 inches DBH).

Smyrna Code Enforcement — high grass/weeds are a common code violation. Properties must be maintained in a neat condition; vegetation exceeding 12 inches is typically cited as a nuisance.

GA Water Stewardship Act (2010) year-round restriction: no landscape irrigation 10 AM–4 PM daily. EPD drought Level 1–4 restrictions escalate during declared drought. Smyrna uses Cobb County water system.

Smyrna Ch. 106 / Arborist Division — tree removal permit required only for trees ≥24 inches DBH. Smaller trees may be removed without permit. Permit fee waived for hazardous trees certified by a qualified professional.

Smyrna limits or prohibits signage for home-based businesses in residential zones. No commercial signage is permitted on residential properties operating a home occupation. General Smyrna sign ordinance (Ch. 22) applies.

Smyrna Zoning Appendix A, Art. VII — home occupations are permitted accessory uses in residential districts subject to use provisions. Occupational Tax Certificate required. Certain commercial activities prohibited in residential zones.

Smyrna Zoning Appendix A — home occupations must not generate commercial-level customer traffic. Client visits should be incidental to the business. Prohibited if traffic, parking, or activity disrupts residential character.

Smyrna requires building permits for pool construction. 2024 ISPSC with GA Amendments governs. Anti-entrapment drain covers (VGBA) and electrical bonding required. Min $125 permit fee.

Above-ground pools in Smyrna require the same barrier protections as in-ground pools under the 2024 ISPSC. Building permits required above certain size thresholds. Must comply with zoning setbacks.

Smyrna follows the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with GA Amendments (effective 1/1/2026). Pool barrier minimum 4 feet high; self-closing, self-latching gate required.

Smyrna's Zoning Ordinance treats detached carports as accessory structures under Section 501. They must sit on the same lot as the principal building, are barred from required front and side yards, must be set back at least 5 feet from the rear lot line in residential districts, cap at 15 feet tall, and cannot exceed one-fourth of the principal building's square footage. Materials must match or complement the home; portable carports on wheels or with metal-frame-only construction are not permitted.

Smyrna requires building permits for accessory structures. Min $125 permit fee. Must comply with zoning setbacks and height limits under Appendix A. Sheds cannot be used for habitation.

Smyrna Zoning Appendix A governs ADUs as accessory uses. Limited to one per lot; must comply with setbacks; owner-occupancy typically required. Contact Planning & Zoning for specific district rules.

Garage conversions in Smyrna require a building permit and must comply with the IRC and 2024 state codes. Off-street parking requirements must still be met. If creating an ADU, zoning provisions apply.

Smyrna participates in FEMA NFIP. Cobb County holds CRS Class 7 rating (15% flood insurance discount). New floodplain development requires city permit. 50% substantial improvement rule applies in SFHA.

Smyrna 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.