Code Enforcement

Call the County Code Enforcement Office – (770) 724-7940, to report any code violations. They will ask you for your name, but you do not have to provide it, in order for your report to be processed.

If you are routed to voice mail, leave a message, but BE BRIEF.

Give the address (speak clearly and slowly) and the code violation. Do not expect to be called back. Expect a month for any results…always follow up.

When making reports, please ask for the associated Service Request number for the property. This becomes a most useful bit of information when follow up calls are made. You are encouraged to make follow up calls if you feel problems have not been resolved in a timely manner.

Other ways to file reports:

  • fax reports to (770) 724-7963
  • email codeenforce@co.dekalb.ga.us
  • call 311
  • enter and track it online on the DeKalb County Government portal

Reporting Graffiti not on private property:

  • AT&T boxes: 611 or (877) 737-2478
  • Georgia Power boxes / poles: (888) 660-5890
  • Dekalb County Parks: (404) 294-2490

Click here to read about the Noise Ordinance.

Click here to access the entire DeKalb County Code of Ordinances web page

Common code violations:

  • All litter, trash and debris thrown from vehicles is prohibited.
  • Grass and weeds must be maintained below 18 inches in height.
  • Outside storage is prohibited. This includes such items as tires, appliances, auto parts, old furniture, trash, junk vehicles, and dead trees. All stored items must be kept in an area enclosed on all sides by walls and a roof.
  • Storage buildings may only be located in the rear yard and a building permit is required before the unit may be put on the premises.
  • Fences may only be 4 feet high in the front yard or 8 feet high in the side or rear yard.
  • Signs may not be erected in the right of way, nor may they be placed on utility poles.
  • Junk vehicles (any vehicle which is inoperable or does not bear current tags) may not be parking in residential zones.
  • Parking of vehicles on unpaved, untreated surface (for example, on the grass) is prohibited.
  • Commercial vehicles are restricted in residential zones. Business vehicles such as passenger cars or pick-ups must be parked in a carport or to the side or rear of the house. Other commercials vehicles (e.g. semi tractors, panel vans, school buses, 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 (i.e. yard sales) are restricted. No selling may take place within 50 feet of the curb. A business license must be obtained prior to setting up for business .