Cobb County, GA Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning district
- RR rural residential
- Livestock
- permitted on 2+ acres
- Dairy setback
- 200-ft building, 100-ft animal
- Use status
- permitted, not special exception
Summary
Unincorporated Cobb County's RR rural residential district permits farming outright: field crops, orchards, dairies, and livestock on two or more acres are listed permitted uses, not special exceptions, as long as setback and acreage conditions are met.
Permitted uses are as follows: Agricultural produce stands with a minimum of four off-street parking spaces. ... Dairies, so long as buildings used for livestock shall be set back not less than 200 feet from any property line and all animals are maintained at least 100 feet from any property line. ... Field crops. Fruit trees, nuts and vegetables. ... Livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry, on two or more acres.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 53).
Full Breakdown
Cobb County Code § 134-194(3) lists permitted uses for the RR rural residential district, established for 'large useable areas for limited residential, agricultural, park and open space needs.' Agriculture is a by-right use there, not a special exception: field crops, fruit trees, nuts and vegetables, livestock sales pavilions, and livestock, nondomestic and wild animals, and poultry on two or more acres are all permitted outright. Dairies are also permitted, but livestock buildings must sit back at least 200 feet from any property line, with animals kept at least 100 feet away.
Violations & Fines
Operating outside the listed setback or acreage conditions violates Cobb County Code § 1-10, subject to fine, imprisonment or probation up to Georgia's maximum plus possible injunctive relief for continuing violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I raise livestock on RR-zoned land in unincorporated Cobb County?
Are dairies allowed in Cobb County's RR district?
Sources & Official References
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