New or modified driveways and curb cuts in unincorporated DeKalb County require permits from the Building Inspection Department (404-371-3026). Vehicles must not block sidewalks or the public right-of-way. Impervious surface limits in residential zoning may restrict driveway expansions.
Driveway construction and curb cuts in unincorporated DeKalb County require building permits. Applications submitted to DeKalb County Building Inspection (404-371-3026). Driveways must not be designed or used in a way that causes vehicles to park blocking the public sidewalk. Impervious surface coverage limits in the zoning ordinance may restrict expansions. Parking on unpaved lawns in the front yard is a code enforcement priority.
Blocking sidewalk: $50 to $150 ticket. Lawn parking: $100 to $250 code violation. Unpermitted driveway: correction notice.
DeKalb County, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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