FAQs • Powder Springs • CivicEngage

What happens at City Ordinance Court?: When the Judge calls your name he will ask how you plead. You can plead guilty, not guilty, or request to speak to the City Solicitor to discuss the case prior to being heard by the Judge.

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Code Enforcement

1. How do I report Code Violations?: Report Code Violations within the City Limits to the Quality of Life Division by calling 770-943-1616 x203 or 242.

2. Do I need to register my vacant property?: Yes. On January 3, 2011 the City of Powder Springs' City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2010-54, an ordinance to provide for emergency nuisance abatement and to create Articles II and III to provide for registration of certain foreclosed and vacant properties within the City of Powder Springs. See "Vacant and Foreclosed Properties Registration" on the home page.

3. Do I need to register my foreclosed property?: Yes. On January 3, 2011 the City of Powder Springs' City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2010-54, an ordinance to provide for emergency nuisance abatement and to create Articles II and III to provide for registration of certain foreclosed and vacant properties within the City of Powder Springs. See "Vacant and Foreclosed Properties Registration" on the home page.

4. What are the rules relating to parking in my yard?: The Unified Development Code Section 6-6 states that parking on an untreated surface is prohibited unless Special Use Approval is granted by the City Council. Link to UDC Section 6-6

5. What should I do if I received a Code Enforcement Warning Notice?: Correct the violation by the date shown on the Warning Notice. If you are unable to correct the violation within the time given call the Quality of Life Officer to discuss the violation. Only one Warning Notice for a particular violation will be issued within a 12-month period. Repeat occurrences of the same violation within the 12-month period will result in immediate issuance of a Citation.

6. What should I do if I receive a Code Enforcement Citation?: A Citation is a Summons to Appear before the Judge at City Municipal Court. You are required to appear at court on the date and time shown on your citation. If you have any questions, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 770-943-1616 x203.

7. What happens at City Ordinance Court?: When the Judge calls your name he will ask how you plead. You can plead guilty, not guilty, or request to speak to the City Solicitor to discuss the case prior to being heard by the Judge.

9. How much will my fine be?: The maxiumum fine allowed per Citation is $1,000. The Judge usually asks for the Code Enforcement Officer's recommedation, but it is ultimately up to the Judge what the fine amount will be.