Marietta requires all vehicles to park on concrete, asphalt, or other approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass, dirt, or gravel is a code violation. Driveways must comply with Marietta development standards.
Marietta's Code Enforcement FAQ confirms that vehicles must be parked on a hardened surface (concrete, asphalt, brick). Parking on grass or unpaved yard areas is a code violation subject to correction notice. There is no limit on the number of vehicles as long as they are operable and parked on an approved surface. Driveways must be constructed to city standards per building permit requirements. Unpermitted driveway widening or addition of new parking pads may require a permit from the Department of Development Services.
Blocking sidewalk: $50 to $150 ticket. Lawn parking: $100 to $250 code violation. Unpermitted driveway: correction notice.
Marietta, GA
Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — sound levels capped at 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime at receiving property line. Quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM. Violations re...
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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