Clayton County, GA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Code of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-204(c)
- Front-yard rule
- Paved driveway portion only, 10-ft setback
- Under 1/2 acre lots
- No front-yard RV/boat parking at all
- 'Paved' definition
- Excludes gravel, stone, dirt, sand, grass
- Enforcement
- 5-day notice, then impound plus lien
Summary
In Clayton County's unincorporated area, an RV, motor coach or boat parked in a front yard must sit on the paved driveway itself, not on grass, gravel or dirt. Sec. 62-204(c) lets residents keep one recreational vehicle on a paved driveway surface, at least ten feet from the front property line, only when the rear yard cannot be used.
In residential zoning districts with a lot size greater than one-half acre, the resident may park one unoccupied travel trailer, motor coach or pleasure boat owned or used by the resident exclusively for recreational purposes, provided that such vehicle or trailer has a current license plate. Such recreational vehicle or trailer shall be parked in the rear yard. Where the rear yard is not accessible by means of a driveway or alley or has insufficient clearance to meet the zoning requirements it may be parked on the front yard. In those instances where a recreational vehicle is to be parked in the front yard, only the paved driveway portion of such yard shall be utilized, and in no instance shall the recreational vehicle be parked closer than ten feet to the front property line. ... No recreational vehicle, trailer or boat shall be parked in a front yard of a residential property in a zoning district with a lot size of less than one-half acre.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 104).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 62-204(c) of the Code of Clayton County, GA governs where a resident may park an unoccupied recreational travel trailer, motor coach, or pleasure boat. On lots larger than one-half acre, the vehicle must normally sit in the rear yard; it may move to the front yard only if the rear yard has no driveway or alley access or lacks the clearance to meet zoning requirements, and even then, 'only the paved driveway portion of such yard shall be utilized,' with the vehicle kept at least ten feet from the front property line.
The county's zoning definitions reinforce what 'paved' means for this purpose: a durable surface that 'utilizes asphalt, concrete, brick, paving blocks or similar material,' expressly excluding 'crushed gravel, stone, rock, or dirt, sand or grass' as a paved surface (Sec. 86-86). On lots under one-half acre, front-yard parking of any recreational vehicle, trailer or boat is banned outright; the vehicle must go in the rear yard or a fully enclosed garage. A vehicle parked entirely inside a fully enclosed garage, without protruding, is exempt from the section regardless of lot size. The vehicle must also carry a current license plate to qualify for this parking privilege at all.
Violations & Fines
The property owner or vehicle operator can be punished under Sec. 1-12 of the Code of Clayton County for violating Sec. 62-204. After notice and five business days to correct the violation, the county may enter the property, impound any noncompliant vehicle, and charge the towing, storage and abatement costs against the owner as a lien on the property, collected the same way as unpaid property taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the front-yard driveway option apply to every lot?
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Sources & Official References
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