Athens-Clarke County STR operators must follow parking operating standards in Title 9, Chapter 9-15 of the Code. Off-street parking in approved, paved areas is required, and front-yard parking in residential zones is capped at 25% of the front yard or 12 feet wide. Confirm the specific off-street space requirement on your permit with the Planning Department at 706-613-3515.
The STR ordinance adopted February 6, 2024 (Title 9, Chapter 9-15) requires every Home Occupation STR and Commercial STR operator in Athens-Clarke County to follow operating standards governing parking - the goal is to avoid neighborhood spillover parking and on-street congestion in single-family areas. Under Athens-Clarke County's general residential parking rules (referenced in the Common Residential Ordinances guide and Title 3, Chapter 3-3 and Title 9 zoning), front-yard parking on residential properties is restricted to no more than 25% of the front yard area or 12 feet in width (whichever is more restrictive), and any permanent parking surface must be paved with concrete, asphalt, gravel, or another approved surface. STR guest parking must be on the rental property itself in approved off-street spaces, not on the lawn, public sidewalk, or in a way that blocks driveways or fire lanes. Commercial STR applicants in eligible zones must demonstrate adequate off-street parking as part of the Special-Use Permit and Construction Plans Review. The exact number of required off-street spaces is determined during permit review based on bedroom count, lot size, and zoning district. Confirm specifics with the ACC Planning Department at 706-613-3515.
Parking on the lawn, blocking sidewalks, or causing on-street parking spillover violates Title 9 STR operating standards and Title 3 Chapter 3-3 parking rules, enforceable through code-enforcement citations and daily fines. Repeat parking violations or neighbor complaints can trigger STR permit review and possible revocation by the Planning Department.
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