Marietta follows standard GA traffic code for street parking. All vehicles must be operable and parked on approved surfaces. No parking on grass in residential yards — hardened driveway required.
Marietta enforces GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable (tires inflated, road-worthy, able to move 10 feet under own power) to park on residential property. Marietta does not set a limit on the number of vehicles as long as all are operable and on approved surfaces. Inoperable/junk vehicles must be stored inside a garage or at a licensed storage facility (Marietta Ordinance Ch. 9-12). Overnight street parking is generally allowed subject to any posted restrictions. All parking on private property must be on concrete, asphalt, or other treated/hardened surfaces.
Parking ticket: $25 to $75. Fire hydrant: $100+. Towing fees: $150 to $300 plus storage.
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...
Marietta, GA
Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — animals prohibited from making continuous noise for more than 10 minutes or intermittent noise for more than 30 minutes. Com...
Marietta, GA
Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — construction noise subject to general noise decibel limits. Industry practice and permit conditions typically restrict loud ...
Marietta, GA
Marietta regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturba...
Marietta, GA
Most residential fences in Marietta do NOT require a building permit. Exceptions may apply for structural walls or fences on commercial/multi-family properti...
Marietta, GA
Marietta does not have a specific 'good neighbor' fence ordinance. Finished side must face exterior. Fence ownership disputes governed by Georgia property la...
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