Inoperable, untagged, or wrecked vehicles in Fulton County must be stored in an enclosed structure or removed. Code enforcement can tow under O.C.G.A. §40-11-1 et seq. (Georgia Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act).
O.C.G.A. §40-11-2 defines an abandoned vehicle as one left unattended on private property for 30 days, or left unattended in poor condition on public property. Inoperable vehicles in residential yards must be covered or stored in a garage under Fulton County Zoning Article 4. Atlanta Code §138-179 prohibits more than one inoperable or wrecked vehicle on residential property. Fulton County Police can issue tow orders after a 7-day Notice of Violation.
Vehicle towed at owner expense; civil fines $200-$1,000 for failure to remove. Repeat property nuisances may face liens.
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