Atlanta, GA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Max driveway width, 1-2 family
- 20 feet, excludes throat flares
- Max driveway width, multi-family
- 24 feet
- Max paving in required yard
- One-third of yard area
- Extra walkway allowance
- Up to 10% more
- Districts covered
- R-1–R-5, R-G, R-LC, O-I
Summary
Atlanta limits residential driveway width to 20 feet for one- and two-family homes, 24 feet for multi-family, and caps paving in the required front yard at one-third of its area.
Such parking shall be permitted only in driveways within such yards, and no parking bays or parking outside such driveways shall be permitted.(b)Maximum width of driveways for one- and two-family uses shall be limited to 20 feet (exclusive of flares at the throat); for multi-family uses, to 24 feet.(c)Paved area in such driveways shall not exceed one-third of the total area of the required yard. There may be additional paved walkways not exceeding 10 percent of the required yard. The remainder of the required yard shall be maintained in landscaping.
Full Breakdown
In Atlanta's R-1 through R-5, R-G, R-LC and O-I districts, off-street parking in a required front or half-depth front yard is allowed only inside a driveway: no separate parking bays or vehicles parked elsewhere in the yard. Driveways for one- and two-family homes max out at 20 feet wide, excluding the flared throat at the street; multi-family driveways can reach 24 feet. Paved driveway area cannot exceed one-third of the required yard, plus up to 10 percent more for walkways; the remainder must stay landscaped, not paved or used for parking or vehicle storage. R-5 zero-lot-line development can seek relief through a special administrative permit.
Violations & Fines
Paving or parking beyond these limits is a Code of Ordinances violation under the general penalty section, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to six months' imprisonment, or both: each day counts as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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