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Do you need a permit for a moving container in Georgia?

Where a POD, dumpster or moving truck can go in 45 Georgia cities, including Atlanta, Alpharetta and Marietta, with the official source for every rule.

Updated October 27, 2026

A man seen from behind loads furniture and household items into the open back of a box truck parked on a city street

Renting a truck or a portable container (POD) for a move in Georgia? Each city sets its own rules for containers, dumpsters, trucks and trailers on the street. This guide lists the move-day rules we found for 45 Georgia cities. Every rule links to its official source and shows the date we checked it.

Rules, fees and lead times change. Use this guide to know what to ask. Then check the city's page before you book a container delivery or park a truck.

At a glance

Rules by city

Atlanta · North Fulton and Gwinnett · Cobb and Cherokee · Athens · Augusta · Savannah · Columbus · Warner Robins and Albany

Atlanta

Atlanta

Key rule: In Atlanta, a dumpster in the street or other public right-of-way needs a dumpster permit from the Department of Transportation, issued only if it can't fit on private property, at $10 a day for up to 100 feet of curb lane.

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Brookhaven

Key rule: In Brookhaven, trucks and other freight-carrying vehicles over half-ton capacity may not park or stand on a public street for longer than one hour.

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Carrollton

Key rule: In Carrollton, it is unlawful to park or place any obstruction in a street that is a hazard or impedes the flow of traffic.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Parking or placing any obstruction in a Carrollton street that is a hazard or impedes the flow of traffic is unlawful.

    Source: Carrollton Code § 82-31 - Obstructions prohibited, City of Carrollton (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Police may remove an obstruction from the street when the chief of police judges that it is a hazard or impedes traffic.

    Source: Carrollton Code § 82-32 - Police authorized to remove, City of Carrollton (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing building material in a street, sidewalk or alley so that it obstructs it requires permission from the city manager.

    Source: Carrollton Code § 82-40 - Building materials, City of Carrollton (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.

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Chamblee

Key rule: In Chamblee, commercial vehicles such as box trucks, and any vehicle over 20 feet long, eight feet high or seven feet wide, may not park on a city street for longer than one hour except while actively loading or unloading.

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Dunwoody

Key rule: In Dunwoody, a portable storage container may stay on a residential property for no more than 60 days in a calendar year, must not exceed 8.5 feet tall or 260 square feet, and may not sit in the public right-of-way.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Dunwoody Dumpster Permit allows a resident to keep a commercial dumpster on a city street for no more than 30 days.

    Source: Permits and Applications, City of Dunwoody, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Street Closure Permit covers temporary closure of a street, travel lane or parking lane, and the application should be submitted at least ten business days before the closure starts.

    Source: Permits and Applications, City of Dunwoody, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In residential districts, a temporary portable storage container is allowed for no more than 60 days in total per calendar year unless a valid building or construction permit is in place.

    Source: Sec. 27-188. - Authorized temporary uses., City of Dunwoody, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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East Point

Key rule: In East Point, trucks larger than three-quarter ton, and trailers such as flat bed, pole and homemade trailers, are prohibited from parking on city streets.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    East Point prohibits any truck larger than three-quarter ton from parking on city streets, including tractors, tractor trailers and buses.

    Source: Sec. 12-2008. - Parking of trucks prohibited., City of East Point, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Boats, campers, flat bed trailers, tractor trailers, homemade trailers and similar trailers may not park on East Point streets or city property at any time.

    Source: Sec. 12-2007. - Parking buses, boats, trailers, prohibited., City of East Point, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The only exception to the trailer ban is short-term loading or unloading for business purposes that does not interfere with traffic.

    Source: Sec. 12-2007. - Parking buses, boats, trailers, prohibited., City of East Point, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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McDonough

Key rule: In McDonough, no vehicle may remain parked on any city street for longer than 12 hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Large commercial vehicles and trailers may not park on a street or right-of-way in a residential district except to make local deliveries or pickups or provide a service.

    Source: 10.16.100 - Parking of commercial vehicles on residential property., City of McDonough, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle parked for a delivery, pickup or service must be surrounded by 36-inch orange cones, 36-inch warning signs on stands, or reflective hazard triangles.

    Source: 10.16.100 - Parking of commercial vehicles on residential property., City of McDonough, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For this rule, a large commercial vehicle is any vehicle or trailer used in a commercial venture that has more than two axles.

    Source: 10.16.100 - Parking of commercial vehicles on residential property., City of McDonough, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Newnan

Key rule: In Newnan, motor vehicles over 7,000 pounds empty weight, trailers and vehicles with more than four wheels may not be parked on streets in residential areas, but the ban does not apply to vehicles temporarily parked to load or unload household goods (moving van type vehicles).

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Peachtree City

Key rule: In Peachtree City, portable storage units such as PODS, cargo containers and dumpsters may stay on a residential property for up to 30 days, must sit on a driveway or other hard surface, and may not be placed on a street without the planning and development director's approval.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary storage units such as PODS, box trailers, cargo containers or dumpsters used to store household items may be permitted for no more than 30 days.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Sec. 908 - Accessory uses, City of Peachtree City (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary storage units must be placed on a driveway, parking area or other hard-surfaced area of the property, unless a construction or renovation project prevents it.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Sec. 908 - Accessory uses, City of Peachtree City (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary storage units may not be placed on a street or other public area without approval from the planning and development director or a designee.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Sec. 908 - Accessory uses, City of Peachtree City (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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South Fulton

Key rule: In South Fulton, it is unlawful to park on a city street anywhere the vehicle would leave less than 25 feet of usable street width, or within ten feet of a driveway.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    It is unlawful to stop or park on a city street where the vehicle would reduce the street's usable width to less than 25 feet, or within ten feet of a driveway.

    Source: Sec. 8-1017. - No parking rules., City of South Fulton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Parking is not allowed on any public road or street that is less than 21 feet wide, curb to curb.

    Source: Sec. 8-1017. - No parking rules., City of South Fulton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial trucks, including box trucks, and trailers may not be stored or parked in a residential zoning district unless they are moving household goods or making deliveries.

    Source: Sec. 607.01. - Residential and agricultural zoning districts., City of South Fulton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Stockbridge

Key rule: In Stockbridge, heavy vehicles, which the code defines as trucks, trailers and similar vehicles with more than 900 cubic feet or one ton of capacity, may not be parked on streets or private property in residential zoning districts unless they are loading or unloading with the driver present.

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Stonecrest

Key rule: In Stonecrest, a portable storage container can stay in a residential zoning district for no more than 15 consecutive days and no more than 30 days in a calendar year.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A portable storage container may not be parked or stored in a residential zoning district for more than 15 consecutive days, or more than 30 days in total in a calendar year.

    Source: Sec. 6.1.15. - Parking of trailers in residential districts., City of Stonecrest, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Encroachments in the city right-of-way are managed through an Encroachment Permit, applied for in the CitizenServe portal, and unpermitted encroachments can be removed at the owner's expense.

    Source: Right-of-Way, City of Stonecrest. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking business vehicles on private residential property is prohibited, but the rule does not bar temporary parking of 12 hours or less to load or unload.

    Source: Sec. 6.1.3. - Parking regulations, off-street parking spaces., City of Stonecrest, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Tucker

Key rule: In Tucker, a portable storage container may not be kept in a residential zoning district for more than 30 consecutive days in a calendar year, and a dumpster on a public street needs a dumpster permit from the community development department.

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Union City

Key rule: In Union City, a truck or other freight-carrying vehicle over one-half ton capacity may not be parked or left standing on a public street for longer than one hour.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck or other freight-carrying vehicle over one-half ton capacity may not be parked or left standing on a public street for longer than one hour.

    Source: Union City Code § 14-36 - Restrictions for trucks, buses, City of Union City (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    During standard time, trucks over one-half ton capacity may not be parked on a public street from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

    Source: Union City Code § 14-36 - Restrictions for trucks, buses, City of Union City (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck or bus may not idle on a street or public place for more than 15 minutes.

    Source: Union City Code § 14-36 - Restrictions for trucks, buses, City of Union City (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.

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North Fulton and Gwinnett

Alpharetta

Key rule: In Alpharetta, the zoning code bans the regular parking or storage of any business vehicle, or any vehicle with a carrying capacity over 1.5 tons, in residential districts, and no vehicle may be parked overnight in a residential cul-de-sac.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Alpharetta prohibits the regular parking or storage of business vehicles, home-occupation vehicles, and vehicles with a carrying capacity over 1.5 tons in any residential district.

    Source: Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.5 - Parking and Loading, City of Alpharetta (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On residential lots, recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers may be parked or stored only in an area not visible from a street.

    Source: Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.5 - Parking and Loading, City of Alpharetta (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For Alpharetta's truck-route rules, a truck is a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over 36,000 pounds or an overall length over 30 feet, excluding passenger vehicles.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46 - Traffic and Vehicles, City of Alpharetta (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Gainesville

Key rule: In Gainesville, no one may block or otherwise impair the use of a public street without first getting permission from the governing body, and each day a street is blocked counts as a separate offense.

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Johns Creek

Key rule: In Johns Creek, trucks and trailers over four tons empty weight may not be parked in residential zoning districts unless they are engaged in moving household goods or making deliveries.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks and trailers over four tons empty weight may not be stored or parked in agricultural or residential zoning districts unless they are moving household goods or making deliveries.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Article XVIII - Off Street Parking and Loading, City of Johns Creek (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    It is unlawful to park a truck or trailer tagged in a weight category heavier than 6,000 pounds on the right-of-way of a residential street.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 54 - Traffic and Vehicles, City of Johns Creek (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That parking ban on residential streets and residential property does not apply while the vehicle is making a delivery to that residential property.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 54 - Traffic and Vehicles, City of Johns Creek (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Lawrenceville

Key rule: In Lawrenceville, overnight parking from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. is prohibited in all public right-of-way, outside designated parking spaces.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck or bus with a body more than 2.4384 meters (8 feet) wide or 10 feet high may not stop or stand on a public street or public property, including public parking lots, without the driver present.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36 - Traffic and Motor Vehicles, City of Lawrenceville (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Truck campers, camper trailers, motor homes, boats and boat trailers may not be parked on a public street or public property for more than one hour at a time.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36 - Traffic and Motor Vehicles, City of Lawrenceville (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Lawrenceville's zoning code prohibits parking any vehicle over 20 feet long, 7 feet high or 7 feet wide in residential zoning districts, excluding listed types such as recreational vehicles and golf carts.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Article 5 - Parking and Loading, Sec. 501, City of Lawrenceville (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Milton

Key rule: In Milton, dumpsters and parked semi-trucks in the right-of-way are cited and towed, but for a move to or from a house a semi-trailer without a tractor may park on a neighborhood street for up to 48 hours with an approved right-of-way encroachment permit and advance warning signs.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary items in the right-of-way, such as dumpsters and parked semi-trucks, are cited and towed from the right-of-way to the property they serve.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Sec. 48-585 - Location within the right-of-way, City of Milton (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    For a move to or from a house, a semi-trailer without a tractor may park on a neighborhood street with an approved right-of-way encroachment permit and advance warning signs, for up to 48 hours.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Sec. 48-585 - Location within the right-of-way, City of Milton (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    For a move to or from a house, a semi with its tractor attached may park on a neighborhood street with an approved right-of-way encroachment permit and advance warning signs, for up to 24 hours.

    Source: Code of Ordinances, Sec. 48-585 - Location within the right-of-way, City of Milton (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Peachtree Corners

Key rule: In Peachtree Corners, no bus, truck or trailer with three or more axles may be parked on any public street for more than one hour at any time of day or night.

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Roswell

Key rule: In Roswell, a portable storage container must sit entirely on the owner's lot, with no part in the public right-of-way, and residential lots get one container for up to 30 consecutive days, twice a year.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In Roswell's residential (AG-43, RS- and R-) districts, one portable storage container is allowed for up to 30 consecutive days, twice per calendar year.

    Source: Unified Development Code, Article 9 - Use Provisions, City of Roswell (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In a residential district, a portable storage container may be no more than 8 feet high or 16 feet long.

    Source: Unified Development Code, Article 9 - Use Provisions, City of Roswell (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Portable storage containers must sit completely on the owner's lot, and no part may be in the public right-of-way.

    Source: Unified Development Code, Article 9 - Use Provisions, City of Roswell (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Sandy Springs

Key rule: In Sandy Springs, it is unlawful to park a commercial vehicle or any trailer, commercial or private, on the right-of-way of a residential street unless the commercial vehicle is making a delivery to residential property.

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Sugar Hill

Key rule: In Sugar Hill, it is unlawful to park any motor vehicle, boat, RV, trailer or camper top on the grass, lawn or dirt areas of a single-family detached home.

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Cobb and Cherokee

Marietta

Key rule: In Marietta, a portable storage container can stay at a home for only 14 days a year without a building permit, and it has to sit in the driveway, never in the public right-of-way.

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Canton

Key rule: In Canton, vehicles or vehicle-and-trailer combinations with more than six wheels may not use streets in the city's designated restricted area as a through route, though vehicles stopping at a residence in the restricted area are exempt.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Canton's truck-route rules define a restricted vehicle as any vehicle or combination, including trailers, with more than six wheels.

    Source: Article IV. - Truck Routes (Sec. 58-121. - Definitions.), City of Canton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Restricted vehicles may not use streets in the city's designated restricted area as a pass-through route.

    Source: Article IV. - Truck Routes (Sec. 58-122. - Use required.), City of Canton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles entering the restricted area to stop at a business or residence there are exempt from the truck-route requirement.

    Source: Article IV. - Truck Routes (Sec. 58-123. - Exceptions.), City of Canton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Cartersville

Key rule: In Cartersville, trucks, trailers, campers and other vehicles more than 7 feet wide or 30 feet long may not park on any city street with a surface less than 30 feet wide.

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Dalton

Key rule: In Dalton, state-licensed commercial vehicles, buses and recreational vehicles may not park overnight on a street in a residential district, but may park temporarily to deliver or pick up goods or to perform work at the residence.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    State-licensed commercial vehicles, buses and recreational vehicles may not park overnight on a street in a residential district.

    Source: Appendix A, Zoning, 6-4. - Residential parking., City of Dalton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those vehicles may park on a residential street temporarily to deliver or pick up goods or to perform work at the residence.

    Source: Appendix A, Zoning, 6-4. - Residential parking., City of Dalton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Under the traffic code, a commercial vehicle includes any vehicle carrying passengers or property with a weight or weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more.

    Source: Sec. 114-9. - Commercial vehicle parking prohibited in residential districts; exception., City of Dalton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Douglasville

Key rule: In Douglasville, in residential zoning districts, a vehicle or trailer over 10,000 pounds gross weight or 24 feet long may be parked only to load or unload it, for no more than 48 hours in any 15-day period.

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Kennesaw

Key rule: In Kennesaw, no tractor, trailer, bus or truck with a combined weight of 8,500 pounds or more may be driven or parked on residential streets without the city's written consent, unless it is actively loading or unloading with the driver present.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Tractors, trailers, buses and trucks with a combined weight of 8,500 pounds or more may not be driven or parked on residential streets without the city's express written consent.

    Source: Kennesaw Code § 86-6 - Heavy vehicles in residential areas, City of Kennesaw (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The heavy-vehicle restriction on residential streets does not apply to a vehicle actually loading or unloading while its driver is present and in charge of it.

    Source: Kennesaw Code § 86-6 - Heavy vehicles in residential areas, City of Kennesaw (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing or keeping any obstruction in a city street, easement or public sidewalk is unlawful without the consent of the Mayor and Council.

    Source: Kennesaw Unified Development Code § 6.00.02 - Permits Required; Obstructions, City of Kennesaw (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Mableton

Key rule: In Mableton, only one portable storage unit is allowed on a residential property, and it must sit on a hard-surfaced driveway as far from the street as possible for no more than 30 days in any 365-day period.

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Rome

Key rule: In Rome, a business vehicle, which the code defines as a company-owned vehicle used for business purposes such as transporting goods, may not park in the street right-of-way in a residential district, though pickups, panel trucks, vans and vehicles carrying less than one and one-half tons are exempt.

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Smyrna

Key rule: In Smyrna, trucks weighing over 15,000 pounds may travel only on designated through streets, except when making a pickup or delivery to a destination that can be reached only by other streets.

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Woodstock

Key rule: In Woodstock, a "heavy vehicle" (over 10,000 pounds GVW, longer than 24 feet including load, or taller than 96 inches) may not stay parked in a residential area for more than one hour unless it is actively loading or unloading with the driver present.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Woodstock defines a heavy vehicle as any large vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds, or longer than 24 feet including load, or taller than 96 inches.

    Source: Woodstock Code § 42-61 - Parking of heavy vehicles, City of Woodstock (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A heavy vehicle may not be parked or stored in a residential area (or office, commercial or agricultural district not zoned for warehousing) for longer than one hour, day or night.

    Source: Woodstock Code § 42-61 - Parking of heavy vehicles, City of Woodstock (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The one-hour limit does not apply to a heavy vehicle actually loading or unloading while its driver is present and in charge of it.

    Source: Woodstock Code § 42-61 - Parking of heavy vehicles, City of Woodstock (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Athens

Athens

Key rule: In Athens, dumpsters can't be parked or placed in a road right-of-way and no permit will be issued for one, and temporary storage units are on the same prohibited list.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing any item in a road right-of-way requires a valid right-of-way encroachment permit from the Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department.

    Source: Athens-Clarke County Code § 7-3-38 - Permit required, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Parking or placing a dumpster in the right-of-way is expressly prohibited, and no permit will be issued for it.

    Source: Athens-Clarke County Code § 7-3-38 - Permit required, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The code's list of activities prohibited in the right-of-way also includes placing any temporary storage unit or structure.

    Source: Athens-Clarke County Code § 7-3-38 - Permit required, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Code of Ordinances via Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Augusta

Augusta

Key rule: In Augusta, trucks or other freight-carrying vehicles of more than one-ton capacity with three or more axles may not park or stand on a public street, or on residentially zoned property, for longer than one hour, day or night.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks or other freight-carrying vehicles, including truck tractors, of more than one-ton capacity and three or more axles may not park or stand on a public street or residentially zoned property for longer than one hour, day or night.

    Source: Augusta-Richmond County Code, Sec. 3-5-131 - Time limit for trucks, Augusta, Georgia, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck or bus with a body more than eight feet wide or ten feet high may not stop or stand on a street or public place unless the driver is present and in charge of it.

    Source: Augusta-Richmond County Code, Sec. 3-5-132 - Attendant required for certain trucks, buses, Augusta, Georgia, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Right-of-way encroachments that don't involve utility work, such as setting a crane, special events or other short-term purposes, are requested through the Engineering Department's non-utility ROW encroachment form.

    Source: Engineering Documents and Forms, Augusta, Georgia, Engineering Department. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Savannah

Savannah

Key rule: In Savannah, blocking any part of a street, lane, shoulder or sidewalk takes a Right-of-Way Permit from the Traffic Engineering Office, which has a $45 application fee.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Under city code, anyone obstructing a shoulder, street, lane or sidewalk must get a Right-of-Way Permit from the Traffic Engineering Office.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permit, City of Savannah, Traffic Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Right-of-Way Permit has a $45 application or renewal fee, and additional fees may apply depending on the type of work.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permit, City of Savannah, Traffic Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Closing a minor residential street needs 24 hours' advance notice to Traffic Engineering, by phone on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permit, City of Savannah, Traffic Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Hinesville

Key rule: In Hinesville, the code counts a box truck, or any vehicle with a body more than eight feet wide or ten feet high, as a commercial vehicle, and commercial vehicles may not be parked in front yards or driveways in residential zones except while loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For Hinesville's residential parking rules, a commercial vehicle includes a box truck, delivery truck, semitrailer, or any vehicle with a body more than eight feet wide or ten feet high.

    Source: Sec. 16-107. - Parking commercial vehicles and residential parking restrictions., City of Hinesville, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles and buses may not be parked in front yards or driveways in residential zoning districts except while actually loading or unloading.

    Source: Sec. 16-107. - Parking commercial vehicles and residential parking restrictions., City of Hinesville, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Hinesville's large-vehicle parking rule lets the vehicles it covers park or stand to load or unload freight or merchandise for no more than two hours.

    Source: Sec. 16-100. - Parking of large vehicles., City of Hinesville, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Pooler

Key rule: In Pooler, the ban on parking trailers, motor homes and similar large vehicles on residential streets does not apply to a vehicle present to move household goods in or out of a nearby property while it is actively used for moving.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Pooler makes it unlawful to park a bus, motor home, semitrailer, trailer or truck tractor on any street or right-of-way in residentially zoned neighborhoods or subdivisions.

    Source: Sec. 82-39. - Residential neighborhood and subdivision restrictions., City of Pooler, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The residential-street parking ban does not apply to a vehicle there to move household goods in or out of a nearby property while it is actively being used for moving.

    Source: Sec. 82-39. - Residential neighborhood and subdivision restrictions., City of Pooler, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those vehicles may otherwise park on a residential street only to deliver or receive goods at an adjacent residence, and for no longer than one hour.

    Source: Sec. 82-39. - Residential neighborhood and subdivision restrictions., City of Pooler, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Statesboro

Key rule: In Statesboro, vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or 24 feet long may be parked in residential districts only for loading or unloading, which must be done within a reasonable time not to exceed 48 hours.

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Columbus

Columbus

Key rule: In Columbus, no vehicle may be parked on a public street for more than 12 hours at a stretch, and an official loading zone may be used only while loading or unloading, for no more than 15 minutes.

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LaGrange

Key rule: In LaGrange, trucks rated over one ton or with a wheelbase of 125 inches or more, and trailers longer than 12 feet, may not park on public streets, alleys or rights-of-way in the ES-R, SU-R and TN-R residential zones.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking certain large vehicles is prohibited on the public streets, alleys and rights-of-way in LaGrange's ES-R, SU-R and TN-R residential zones.

    Source: Sec. 10-20-91. - Streets in residential zones., City of LaGrange, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The banned vehicles include any truck or other vehicle with a rated capacity over one ton or a wheelbase of 125 inches or more.

    Source: Sec. 10-20-91. - Streets in residential zones., City of LaGrange, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The ban also covers trailers or semitrailers with dual rear wheels or an overall length greater than 12 feet.

    Source: Sec. 10-20-91. - Streets in residential zones., City of LaGrange, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Warner Robins and Albany

Warner Robins

Key rule: In Warner Robins, no vehicle may remain parked on any city street for longer than 12 hours, and painted on-street public parking spaces are limited to two hours.

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Albany

Key rule: In Albany, putting any encroachment or obstruction on a street, sidewalk or city right-of-way requires a written application to, and written permission from, the city manager first.

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Macon

Key rule: In Macon, vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds with cargo may not use streets posted against them unless they are going to or from a pickup, delivery or service at a location in the restricted area.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds including cargo may not be driven on streets where signs prohibit them.

    Source: Sec. 28-28. - Truck route limitations., Macon-Bibb County, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The posted 8,000-pound restriction does not apply to a vehicle going to or from a location in the restricted area to pick up cargo, deliver cargo or perform a service there.

    Source: Sec. 28-28. - Truck route limitations., Macon-Bibb County, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On request, drivers of these vehicles must show law enforcement log books, delivery slips or other written evidence of their destination and point of origin.

    Source: Sec. 28-28. - Truck route limitations., Macon-Bibb County, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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Valdosta

Key rule: In Valdosta, a vehicle wider than 80 inches and heavier than nine tons may park on a residential street only while it is actually being loaded or unloaded.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle wider than 80 inches and weighing more than nine tons may not park on a residential street or its right-of-way, except temporarily while actually loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

    Source: Sec. 94-123. - Parking in residential areas., City of Valdosta, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Using, obstructing or encroaching on the right-of-way of a public street requires the express written permission of the city engineer or city manager.

    Source: Sec. 86-2. - Use of city right-of-way., City of Valdosta, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles, campers and trailers may not stand or park in front of a public or private driveway, except momentarily to pick up or drop off a passenger.

    Source: Sec. 94-122. - Prohibited areas of parking., City of Valdosta, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

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What to ask before delivery day

  • Can the container go in my driveway, and does that need a permit here?
  • If it has to go in the street, who applies for the permit: me or the container company?
  • How long can it stay, and how far ahead do I need to apply?
  • Are there placement limits, such as distance from corners, driveways or hydrants?
  • Can a rental truck park on my street while we load, and for how long?

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