Macon-Bibb County requires all swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Under Macon-Bibb County's building code, all swimming pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latches at least 54 inches above grade. The barrier must not have openings that allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Direct access from a house to a pool must have self-closing doors with alarms. Pool barriers must be inspected before the pool is filled.
Non-compliant pool barriers result in stop-work orders and fines. Pools without adequate barriers may not pass final inspection.
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Macon-Bibb County addresses barking dogs under its animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance. Macon-Bibb A...
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Macon-Bibb County regulates street parking including time limits in downtown and metered areas. Vehicles may not be parked for extended periods and must comp...
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Macon-Bibb County limits residential fence heights to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under the Land Development Resolution.
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Macon-Bibb County generally requires a permit for new fence construction. Applications are submitted to the Planning & Zoning Division.
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Macon-Bibb County requires dogs to be on a leash or under restraint when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment.
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Beekeeping is permitted in Macon-Bibb County with basic conditions. Georgia is a beekeeping-friendly state with registration through the Department of Agricu...
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