Just a friendly reminder

Below is the list of the most common violations of Cobb county code and State of Georgia code that can be found in our neighborhood.

Although we, ICHOA understand that we have no authority to cite violations, we want to remind you that these violations lower the curb appeal of our neighborhood and we respectfully request that you comply with the code. We reserve the right to contact Cobb county authorities if necessary to rectify these violations.

Parking

Vehicles must be parked along the curb, facing in the correct direction of traffic flow, have a valid tag and be operational. Vehicles can not be parked in the grass or unimproved surface between the roadway and the home's front setback.

Only one vehicle, one boat and one recreational vehicle (or any combination of such totaling 3) may be parked in the rear yard and on a hardened surface.

No materials, equipment or business vehicles may be stored or parked on the premises, except for one business vehicle, used exclusively by the resident. A vehicle used as commercial transportation with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight greater than 12500 pounds is not allowed to be parked on residential property.

Junk Cars

Residents cannot store a vehicle or trailer of any kind dismantled, inoperative or without a current tag on any street or residential property. Exceptions include vehicles or trailers in a completely enclosed buildings.

Weeds

The owner of residential property should not to permit weeds to obtain a height exceeding 12 inches on at least 10% of the size of the property tract or 35% of the pervious surface, whichever is greater, unless exempted.

Pets

Animal owners, or persons who care for animals at the person's residence, must keep their property, including but not limited to their yards, porches, balconies, decks, and interior living spaces reasonably free of animal waste including feces and urine and the residue thereof. Animal waste shall be removed in a timely manner by placing said material in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed refuse container, so as to provide a sanitary and odor-free condition at all times.

Persons who permit their animals to defecate on public or private property other than their own property are required to immediately pick up the feces, bag the feces, and properly dispose of the feces. Animal waste shall be removed by placing said matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's or public trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit or other closed or sealed refuse container.