Barking dog rules in Marietta, GA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — animals prohibited from making continuous noise for more than 10 minutes or intermittent noise for more than 30 minutes. Complaint-driven enforcement by police or code officer.
Under Marietta's noise ordinance, domestic animals — including dogs — are prohibited from barking, baying, howling, crying, or making any noise continuously for more than 10 minutes without interruption, or for more than 30 minutes cumulatively if intermittent. The standard applies at the receiving property line and is evaluated using the same §10-6 framework. Complaints may be filed with Code Enforcement during business hours or Marietta Police non-emergency after hours. Violators may be cited to Municipal Court under §10-6-080.
Citation issued to owner/keeper; penalties per §10-6-080 in Municipal Court.
Marietta, GA
Marietta follows standard GA traffic code for street parking. All vehicles must be operable and parked on approved surfaces. No parking on grass in residenti...
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Marietta requires all vehicles to park on concrete, asphalt, or other approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass, dirt, or gravel is a code violation. Driv...
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Marietta Zoning Ord. §716.09 — unapproved businesses in residential areas prohibited. Generally one commercial vehicle ¾-ton or less may park on residential ...
Marietta, GA
Marietta Zoning Ord. §716.09(B) — RVs/trailers may not park in front of the principal structure in residential zones. Must park to the side or rear on a trea...
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Most residential fences in Marietta do NOT require a building permit. Exceptions may apply for structural walls or fences on commercial/multi-family properti...
Marietta, GA
Marietta does not have a specific 'good neighbor' fence ordinance. Finished side must face exterior. Fence ownership disputes governed by Georgia property la...
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