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

Anyone wanting a new driveway connecting to a county road in unincorporated Spalding County must file an application with the Public Works Director at least three days before a permit is issued, per Sec. 4-1028 of the Spalding County Code. Before the director inspects, the owner must stake the proposed driveway location; if it isn't staked, the county charges a $50 reinspection fee for the return trip, and again for every visit caused by the owner's failure to stake it. Culverts must be 16-gauge corrugated metal pipe with beveled ends, at least 26 feet long, covered with a minimum of 12 inches of dirt (PVC and plastic culverts are barred outright).

Owners who choose to pave get two options under the county's driveway standard: four inches of 3000-mix concrete, or six inches of crusher run with a prime coat and a two-inch asphalt topping, at least 20 feet wide from radius point to radius point. Public Works must get 24 hours' notice before pipe installation, and Community Development must be notified before any concrete is poured on county right-of-way. The first inspection at each stage is free; every subsequent trip caused by the owner's noncompliance costs $50, payable in advance.

Owners who need only short-term access can get a temporary driveway permit for up to 12 months by depositing an amount tied to the required pipe size, refunded once the right-of-way is restored to its original condition.