Every town writes its own rules, and Atlanta's live in its municipal code — 14 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch AO — Adopting Ordinance
- Ch CHA — Home Rule Charter (§ 1.01 – § 15.16)
- Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1.101 – § 1.1412)
- Ch 2 — Animal Control (§ 2.101 – § 2.401)
- Ch 3 — Building & Construction (§ 3.101 – § 3.622)
- Ch 4 — Business & Commerce (§ 4.101 – § 4.1109)
- Ch 5 — Fire Protection (§ 5.101 – § 5.407)
- Ch 6 — Health & Sanitation (§ 6.101 – § 6.301)
- Ch 7 — Offenses & Nuisances (§ 7.101 – § 7.1005)
- Ch 8 — Personnel & Administration (§ 8.101 – § 8.707)
- Ch 9 — Subdivisions (§ 9.101)
- Ch 10 — Traffic Control (§ 10.101 – § 10.901)
- Ch 11 — Utilities & Solid Waste (§ 11.101 – § 11.903)
- Ch 12 — Planning & Zoning (§ 12.101)