Georgia has no statewide solar access law protecting homeowners from HOA solar restrictions. Cobb County HOAs retain broad authority to regulate or prohibit rooftop solar installations through CC&Rs and architectural review.
Unlike California, Florida, and 20+ other states, Georgia has NOT enacted a solar access or solar rights law that overrides HOA restrictions on rooftop solar. HOAs in Cobb County communities — including major developments in East Cobb (Indian Hills Country Club, Lassiter Crossing), West Cobb (Harbins Pointe, Brookstone), Vinings (Paces Mill), and Kennesaw (Legacy Park) — may through their CC&Rs and architectural review committees restrict or effectively prohibit rooftop solar panel installations on aesthetic grounds. Homeowners must submit to ARC review before installation and may be required to conceal panels from street view, use low-profile mounting, or accept denial. Some HOAs explicitly allow solar with aesthetic conditions. Prospective solar installers should review CC&Rs carefully before purchase or installation. Georgia House Bill attempts to create solar access protections have not passed as of 2026.
Installing without HOA approval: fines per HOA bylaws (commonly $25 to $200 per violation period). HOA may compel removal via civil action. Liens for unpaid fines permissible under O.C.G.A. §44-3-232 (Georgia Property Owners Association Act).
Acworth, GA
Acworth Code Ch. 54 (Offenses) — unreasonable noise disturbances prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Violations reported to Acworth Code Compliance...
Acworth, GA
Acworth Ch. 54 noise provisions apply to construction. Standard practice 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No construction noise during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Building ...
Acworth, GA
Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) and Ch. 54 — persistent animal noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a violation. Cobb County Animal Control (770-499...
Acworth, GA
Acworth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturban...
Acworth, GA
Acworth follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable, on approved surfaces, and not blocking traffic or driveways. Inoperable veh...
Acworth, GA
Acworth Zoning §73-199C — RVs, boats, and trailers must be stored to the side or rear of the principal structure on an improved surface (concrete or pervious...
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