Rules for ZIP Code 30038
Lithonia, GA Β· DeKalb County
140 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 30038 is governed by the city of Stonecrest, GA, home to about 91% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Stonecrest's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 30038 based on Stonecrest ordinances.
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesSome
- Smoker RulesSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- FireworksHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Filming & Production
3 rules- Location PermitsSome
- Street ClosuresSome
- Student FilmingSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
5 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
4 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rules- Vehicle NoiseFew
- Barking DogsSome
- Construction HoursSome
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Public Conduct
9 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesLight
- JaywalkingSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSome
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Landscaping Rules
3 rulesPrivacy & Surveillance
1 rule- Security Camera RulesSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Obstruction RulesSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Parking Rules
9 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- MicrochippingLight
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
Building Safety
6 rulesRental Property Rules
1 rule- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
Sign Regulations
6 rules- Window SignsSome
- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Political SignsLight
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
7 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationSignificant
- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleHome Business
4 rules- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSignificant
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Signage RulesHeavy
- Home DaycareSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleWater Use Rules
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesHOA Rules
2 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome