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Code Enforcement - General

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  • Garbage may be placed in cans at the curb, on the day of pickup. Cans must be stored at the rear of residence at all other times.
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  • Unless specifically exempted from obtaining a permit, any property owner, business, tenant, agent, or contractor shall be required to obtain a permit prior to the erection, replacement, reconstruction, or relocation of a sign.
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  • Yes! Banners shall be allowed in nonresidential districts and multi-family districts for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days and are further limited to 60 total days annually at any location: - Only one Banner may be displayed on a lot at a time. - The permit number and expiration date shall be affixed to each permitted Banner. - Banners shall be removed immediately upon permit expiration. - Banners may only be located upon a building face that abuts a public street or designated access drive.
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  • From the Marietta City Ordinance:
    "Every person, whether owner, tenant, agent, or employee owning, holding, or occupying property in the city shall, at all times, maintain the property, whether a vacant lot or otherwise, in a clean and sanitary condition."
    For more information, or to view the entire Marietta Ordinance, review Article 7-4-2, Item 110
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  • Yes, but first someone whose name is on the lease must sign an authorization to enter form so the residence can be inspected by a Code Enforcement officer.

    If there are residential/housing code violations in the report the landlord will be granted 60 days to make the necessary repairs. If the violation constitutes an immediate health or safety issue a 72 hour compliance order can be issued.

    To review the relevant Marietta City Ordinance, view Article 7-4-2, section 100,

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  • A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant, or permit another person to occupy, any premises that do not comply the requirements of chapter 4, 5, and 6 of the International Property Maintenance Code.
    To gather more information or view the entire Ordinance, review Article 7-4-2, section 110,
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  • No outside storage is permitted with residential uses, only firewood and lawn furnishings are allowed.
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