The Basics
Zoning Acronyms
Animals
Rockdale 101
Permits
100

Most common violation

Trash & Debris

100

WP

Watershed Protection

100

Where is Animal Control located?

1506 Rockbridge Road

100

Litter Hotline Phone#

x7111

100

Does a resident need a permit to build a chicken coop?

Yes (Per Sec. 302-49)

200

Our department's email address

code.violationsmailbox@rockdalecountyga.gov

200

C2

C-2 General Commercial District

200

If a parcel meets zoning and minimum lot size requirements, what is the limit of fowl/poultry that they are allowed to have?

No limit

200
He picks up our mail at 10:00 AM every day

Robert

200

What is an LDP?

Land Disturbance Permit

300

Are people allowed to store an RV or Boat on a property?

Yes: It must have a current tag and registration

300

CRS

Collaborative Residential Subdivision

300

How can a person prove an animal is creating a nuisance? (i.e., barking)

Complainant must video the animal making such disturbances for a period of 15 minutes or longer or intermittently for 30 minutes or more.

300

Fire Marshall's Name

Josh Burton

300
Is a permit required to during the burn season?

No. Permits are no longer required for approved burn types

400

When can someone request a copy of their case?

After the case is closed via an Open Records Request

400

MxD

Mixed-Use Development District

400

What is the maximum amount of hoofed animals allowed for a parcel over 3 acres with AR zoning?

two (2) hoofed animals per acre

400

How many Counties do we border?

5 - Dekalb, Henry, Gwinnett, Walton, Newton

400

A special event permit needs to be submitted at least this many days before the event to allow all the departments to review and comment.

30  

500

A guide we suggest for tenants to learn more regarding their rights

Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook

500

CID

Civic-Institutional District

500

Reporting abuse of wildlife & exotic animals goes to this agency

Department of Natural Resources

500
The Employee Book Club will be discussing this book on February 27th

How to Know a Person - David Brooks

500

Besides free speech and window signage, what other type of sign is exempt from permitting?

Weekend Signs