Driveways and curb cuts in Brookhaven require permits from Community Development (404-637-0500). Vehicles must not extend past the property line to block sidewalks. Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas is a frequent code violation. Impervious surface coverage limits apply.
New or modified driveways in Brookhaven require a permit from Community Development. Vehicles parked in driveways must not block the public sidewalk or extend into the right-of-way. Parking on lawns, non-paved areas, or blocking the pedestrian path are frequent code violations reported to Code Enforcement. Impervious surface coverage limits in the zoning ordinance may restrict driveway expansion.
Blocking sidewalk: $50 to $150 ticket. Lawn parking: $100 to $250 code violation. Unpermitted driveway: correction notice.
Brookhaven, GA
Construction in Brookhaven is restricted by Ch. 7, §7-196. Permitted hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. No construction on Sunda...
Brookhaven, GA
Barking dogs in Brookhaven are regulated under the general noise ordinance (Ch. 16, Art. VII) and the Animals ordinance (Ch. 5). Persistent barking constitut...
Brookhaven, GA
Brookhaven's noise ordinance is codified in Chapter 16, Article VII. General quiet hours prohibit disturbing noise in residential areas. Non-commercial lands...
Brookhaven, GA
Brookhaven regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable distur...
Brookhaven, GA
Brookhaven's fence height limits are set in the Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 27, Art. IX, Landscaping and Fences). Typical residential limits: 4 feet in front yards...
Brookhaven, GA
A permit is required for all residential fence construction in Brookhaven. There is NO fee for residential fence permits. Permits submitted through the City'...
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