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Paulding County, GA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Allowed districts
B-1, PSC, B-2, ECR and AB only
Residential buffer
200 feet from any residential property line
Duration cap
30 consecutive days maximum
Right-of-way setback
No displays within 25 feet of ROW
Nonprofit exception
Fee waived, permit still required

Summary

Street fairs, carnivals and community fairs in Paulding County are regulated as Temporary Outdoor Activities under UDO Section 270-20.01, limited to the B-1, PSC, B-2, ECR and AB zoning districts and kept 200 feet from any residential property line. Every event needs a Temporary Use Permit, an Occupation Tax Certificate and the property owner's written consent.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Paulding County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

All activities governed by this Chapter shall require a temporary use permit which is issued by the Community Development Department. The Community Development Department shall collect a fee for the issuance of such permit...Circuses and carnivals, community fairs and street fairs shall be permitted as temporary outdoor activities uses so long as no structure or equipment is located within 200 feet of any residential property line.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).

Full Breakdown

" No display or activity may occur "within 25 feet of a county or state right-of-way," and off-street parking cannot be occupied by the event. 1, though they still need the permit itself. The Community Development Director may inspect any temporary outdoor activity for compliance under Section 270-50.

Violations & Fines

Holding a street fair without the required Temporary Use Permit, Occupation Tax Certificate and property owner authorization violates Section 270-10, and locating any structure or equipment within 200 feet of a residential property line violates Section 270-20.01 regardless of whether a permit was issued. Running the event past the 30-consecutive-day cap or in a district outside B-1, PSC, B-2, ECR and AB is a separate zoning violation the Community Development Director can cite on inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far must a street fair stay from homes in Paulding County?
Section 270-20.01 requires that no structure or equipment for a circus, carnival, community fair or street fair be located within 200 feet of any residential property line. This buffer applies regardless of which of the eligible commercial or agricultural business districts hosts the event.
What permits does a street fair organizer need in Paulding County?
Section 270-10 requires a Temporary Use Permit from the Community Development Department, proof of an Occupation Tax Certificate, and the property owner's written permission submitted before the permit is issued. Nonprofit or charitable events skip the permit fee under Section 270-20.1 but still must obtain the permit itself.
How long can a street fair run in Paulding County?
Section 270-20.01 caps temporary outdoor activities, including street fairs and community fairs, at 30 consecutive days unless another section of the chapter specifies otherwise. The county also will not issue multiple temporary outdoor activity permits at the same time on a parcel smaller than one acre.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Paulding County

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