Troup County, GA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- 1 vehicle
- unscreened up to 30 days if under repair
- 2 vehicles
- must be fully screened
- 3+ vehicles
- enclosed accessory structure required
- Enforcement path
- magistrate court nuisance abatement
- Penalty
- up to $1,000 fine or 6 months jail
Summary
Unincorporated Troup County treats open-yard storage of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles as a public nuisance: one vehicle can sit unscreened for up to 30 days only while it is actively being repaired, two require full screening from roads and neighbors, and three or more must be kept in an enclosed accessory structure.
By way of illustration only and without limiting the scope of subsection (a) of this section, the following acts and/or conditions are declared public nuisances and unlawful:(i)The open yard storage of inoperable and/or non-licensed vehicles on private property; provided, however, that any person lawfully engaged in the repair of a damaged or inoperable vehicle may temporarily store one (1) such vehicle on private property without the necessity of screening for a period not to exceed 30 days;(ii)The storage of two (2) inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles unless fully screened from public roads, streets and surrounding properties;(iii)The storage of three (3) or more inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles unless stored in an enclosed accessory structure;
Full Breakdown
Section 3.1(3)(b) lists graduated rules by vehicle count. Subsection (i) bans open-yard storage of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles generally, with a narrow exception: a person lawfully repairing a damaged or inoperable vehicle may keep one such vehicle unscreened on private property for up to 30 days. Subsection (ii) requires two inoperable or unlicensed vehicles to be 'fully screened from public roads, streets and surrounding properties.' Subsection (iii) raises the bar further for three or more, which must be 'stored in an enclosed accessory structure' rather than merely screened.
This sits within the same Sec. 3.1 that also bans dumping litter or inoperable vehicles on public or private property (Sec. 3.1(3)(f)), and Sec. 3.1(4) makes both the property owner and any lawful possessor potentially liable, though a notified owner escapes liability by proving they neither caused nor controlled the condition and lacked authority to remove the possessor. Enforcement follows the same nuisance path as other Article 3 violations: a magistrate court complaint under Sec. 3.2, at least 15 days' notice and service under Sec. 3.3, a hearing, and a court-ordered abatement deadline before the chief marshal can remove the vehicles and bill the owner for the cost.
Violations & Fines
Keeping unscreened or improperly stored inoperable vehicles beyond the limits in Sec. 3.1(3)(b) is a nuisance punishable under Sec. 3.1(2) and Troup County Code § 1-19, a fine up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail with each day a separate offense, and the county can also abate the vehicles through the magistrate court process and charge the owner for the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a broken-down car in my yard in unincorporated Troup County?
How many junk cars can I store before I need screening or a structure?
What happens if I don't screen or remove my stored vehicles?
Sources & Official References
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