Fulton County, GA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Fulton County only
- Parking surface
- All-weather surface required
- Rear yard limit
- Max 50% coverage
- Front driveway spaces
- Max 2 spaces
- Governing law
- Zoning Resolution §18.3.1
Summary
Unincorporated Fulton County requires parking spaces to sit on an all-weather surface, not grass or dirt. Front-yard parking is capped at two spaces at a driveway's end, and rear-yard parking can't exceed half the yard.
At a minimum, all required parking spaces must be located on an all weather surface as defined in article III. (Amended 10/4/89, 3/6/91)
A.Single family districts. Within single family dwelling districts and the AG-1 District when utilized for a single family dwelling, the parking or storage of vehicles shall be prohibited except on parking spaces as defined in article III. Off-site location of required parking spaces is prohibited. Unenclosed parking spaces may occupy a side yard, and no more than 50 percent of a required rear yard. A maximum of two spaces may be permitted adjoining the entrance to a front entry garage or carport, or adjoining the end of a driveway whenever no garage or carport exists. Garage and carport spaces may count toward the minimum required spaces in single family districts. Within the AG-1 and single family districts when utilized for other than a single family dwelling, the parking or storage of vehicles shall be located in accordance with the O-I District requirements stated in (E) below. (Amended 4/5/95)
The visible storage or parking of more than four vehicles at a single family residence shall be unlawful. Parking or storage of a junk or salvage vehicle shall constitute an unlawful use except that no more than two such vehicles shall be permitted if parked or stored in a garage or carport not visible from a street or adjacent residential property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Zoning Resolution §18.3.1 governs where and how vehicles may park in unincorporated Fulton County. All required parking spaces must sit on an all-weather surface, not bare ground or grass. In single-family districts, unenclosed parking can occupy a side yard and up to half of a required rear yard, and a maximum of two spaces may adjoin a front-entry garage or the end of a driveway where no garage exists. Off-site parking is prohibited. Residents of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton and other Fulton cities follow their own city zoning code instead.
Violations & Fines
Fulton County Code Enforcement can cite a property for parking on an unapproved surface or exceeding yard limits; the zoning resolution requires correction to a conforming, all-weather surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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