Frequently Asked Questions
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Code Enforcement Division
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Code Enforcement Division
You can report a suspected code violation 24/7 by doing any one of the following:
Call: 706-613-3790 If you are calling beyond our normal business hours which are 8 am - 5 pm, please leave a detailed message on our voice mail
Fax: 706-613-3792
Email: codeenforcement@accgov.com
Send a letter or come in the the office:
Athens-Clarke County Building Inspections Department
Code Enforcement Division
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No, you may issue a code enforcement request anonymously but by doing so, the officer will not be able to contact you if they need further information which could weaken their case.Code Enforcement Division
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Yes, but you must be sure to notify your landlord or property maintenance personnel of the violation(s) and give them a chance to correct the problem first.Code Enforcement Division
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Contact the Code Enforcement Officer assigned to your particular case. Their name and badge number are located at the bottom of the warning notice.Code Enforcement Division
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No, Section 7-4-6 of the Athens-Clarke County Code of Ordinance prohibits signs in the right-of-way, street corners, sidewalks, medians, utility poles, etc. Signs must be placed on private property and setback at least 5 feet from the right-of-way.Code Enforcement Division
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Yes, you may keep up to six chickens on your property. No roosters are allowed. Chickens must be kept fenced and have a covered enclosure that is situated in the rear yard for protection.Code Enforcement Division
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No, the Code Enforcement Division does not enforce neighborhood covenants and restrictions.Code Enforcement Division
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Any vehicle that does not have a current license plate or is in some state of disrepair and not operable. This does not apply to a legally licensed auto repair facility.
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Please contact the Police Department, the police have jurisdiction in the right-of-way and public streets. The Code Enforcement Division generally handles violations on private property.Code Enforcement Division
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To request a fence permit, contact the Planning & Zoning Department.Code Enforcement Division
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Roadside vendors in Athens-Clarke County require a business certificate from the Finance Department and a zoning permit from the Planning & Zoning Department. All roadside vendors need both before they can sell their products on the roadside.Code Enforcement Division
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You may print out a copy of our educational brochure on our website, or you may come in to the office to get one. Depending on availability, an officer may attend neighborhood meetings or functions to speak with citizens about their code enforcement concerns.Code Enforcement Division
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Code Enforcement cases are public record. You may speak with the officer who is handling your case or you may request a copy through our open records law by detailing the information you wish to obtain. If a case is still active our office is restricted in the amount and type of information that we can give by law. Once it has been closed then more complete information would be available.Code Enforcement Division