Glen Haven Community Association

Property Maintenance & Zoning in DeKalb County

Apr 29, 2002

All property owners and occupants in DeKalb County are responsible for maintaining their properties in accordance with certain standards. These standards are designed to protect the environment and maintain the appearance of our neighborhoods. When a property owner or tenant is found to be in violation with the Property Maintenance Code or the Zoning Ordinance, he or she will be issued a warning giving them a set period to come into compliance. Failure to comply with the warning will result in the issuance of a citation to appear in court. All litter, trash and debris thrown from vehicles are prohibited. DeKalb County Police Department enforces this litter law.
*Grass and Weeds must be maintained below 18 inches in height.
*Outside Storage is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: tires, old appliances, building materials, auto parts, trash, junk, old furniture, brush piles and dead trees, and junk vehicles. All stored items must be kept in an area enclosed on all sides by walls and a roof.
*Storage Buildings are considered accessory structures, and may only be located in the rear yard. They must be maintained in good condition. Furthermore, a building permit is required before the unit may be put on he premises.
*Fences may only be 4 feet high in the front yard, or 8 feet high in the side or rear yard. Fences must be maintained in good repair, and should be made out of materials suitable for fence construction.
*Signs may not be erected in the right of way, nor may they be placed on utility poles.
*Junk Vehicles are any vehicles which are inoperable, or do not bear current tags. Junk vehicles may not be parked in residential zones. Also PARKING ON THE GRASS is prohibited.
*Commercial Vehicles are restricted in residential zones. Business vehicles such as passenger cars, pickups, or ordinary passenger vans must be parked in a carport, or to the side or rear of the house. Other commercial vehicles (e.g. Semi tractors, panel vans, school buses, and cargo vans) may not be kept in a residential zone.
*Boats and Trailers may only be parked to the side or rear of one*s house, or within a carport or garage.
*Transient Sales are restricted. No selling may take place within 50 feet of the curb. Permission of the property owner must be obtained prior to setting up for business. Also, a business license must be obtained from DeKalb County prior to start of operation.

DeKalb County Code Enforcement
4540 Flakes Mill Road
Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
Phone: (404) 417-1240
Fax: (404) 417-1215
www.co.dekalb.ga.us

DeKalb County Sanitation can be contacted at (404) 294-2900 for:
*Garbage and trash pickup.
*Old appliance pickup.
*Tree trunks, tires and junk.

Keep DeKalb Beautiful can be contacted at (404) 371-2654 for:
*Recycling/Environmental Programs.
*Neighborhood cleanups.
*Adopt-a-spot/Adopt-a-road.

DeKalb County Tag Office can be contacted at (404) 298-4000 for information on vehicle registration.

DeKalb County Zoning & Permits can be contacted at (404) 371-4915 for information on:
*Sign Permits.
*Building Permits.

DeKalb County Planning can be contacted at (404) 371-2155 for information on:
*Special Land Use Permits.
*Rezoning and Zoning Appeals.

DeKalb County Business License can be contacted at (404) 371-2461 for information to obtain/receive status of license.