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Cobb County, GA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

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Key Facts

Surface Required: Hardened surface — no grass parking
Vehicle Limit: 1 per 390 sq ft; max 4 outside garage
Permit for New Pad: May be required
Contact: Building Permits: cobbcounty.gov/community-development/building-development

City-specific rules exist: Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Smyrna have their own driveway rules rules that differ from Cobb County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Cobb County Zoning Ch. 134 — vehicles must park on hardened surfaces. Max 1 vehicle per 390 sq ft of living space; max 4 outside garage in standard residential zones (PRD, OSC, RA-5 through R-20).

Full Breakdown

Cobb County's residential zoning regulations limit the number of vehicles that may park regularly overnight on property to one per 390 square feet of living building square footage, with a maximum of four vehicles outside a garage or carport for properties zoned PRD, OSC, RA-5, R-15, R-20, and R-30. All vehicles must park on hardened surfaces (concrete, asphalt). Parking on grass or dirt is a code violation. New driveway pads or significant widening require a permit from the Cobb County Building Permits Division.

Violations & Fines

Blocking sidewalk: $50 to $150 ticket. Lawn parking: $100 to $250 code violation. Unpermitted driveway: correction notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park on my lawn or unpaved surface in Cobb County?

Cobb County Zoning Ch. 134 — vehicles must park on hardened surfaces. Max 1 vehicle per 390 sq ft of living space; max 4 outside garage in standard residential zones (PRD, OSC, RA-5 through R-20).

What driveway requirements apply in Cobb County?

Surface Required: Hardened surface — no grass parking. Vehicle Limit: 1 per 390 sq ft; max 4 outside garage. Permit for New Pad: May be required. Contact: Building Permits: cobbcounty.gov/community-development/building-development.

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Cobb County, GA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

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