Street parking in Decatur is regulated under Ch. 98 of the Code of Ordinances (Traffic and Vehicles). Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in no-parking zones, blocking driveways, or within intersections. Time-limited parking applies in parts of the commercial district.
Decatur's street parking rules are found in Chapter 98 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Code of Ordinances. Standard Georgia parking prohibitions apply: no parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, no blocking of driveways or intersections, no double-parking. Downtown Decatur has metered and time-limited parking zones. Residential neighborhoods generally allow street parking without time limits unless posted otherwise.
Parking ticket: $25 to $75. Fire hydrant: $100+. Towing fees: $150 to $300 plus storage.
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Barking dogs are covered under Decatur's general noise ordinance (Ch. 42), which lists animal noises among prohibited disturbing sounds. Animal control compl...
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Construction noise in Decatur is regulated by the general noise ordinance (Ch. 42). Construction equipment is listed among covered noise sources; work should...
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Decatur updated its noise ordinance effective July 1, 2025 (adopted March 3, 2025). Decibel limits: 65 dB(A) from 7:00 AM to 9:59 PM, and 60 dB(A) from 10:00...
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Georgia follows the 'good neighbor' fence doctrine. No specific Decatur ordinance requires neighbor consent before installing a fence, but the fence must be ...
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Fence height in Decatur is regulated by the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Article 7 (Site Development). Typical limits: 4 feet maximum in front yards;...
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A building permit is required in Decatur for new fence installation. Permits are processed through the Community Core permitting system at communitycore.com....
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