Code Enforcement Complaint Process

Complaint Generation
Tell Line - 404-612-TELL (8355) Tracking number provided upon request,
oo otherwise within 24 hours
Inspector generated (zone coverage)
Via Website

Required Research
1st inspection within 1 - 3 days
Research in 3 - 5 days

    Notice of Violation
    Hand delivered, violator has 3 days to correct
    Mailed, violator has 3 days upon receiving notice

    Citation
    Turned over to court liaison who assigns permitted cases to Magistrate Court and non-permitted cases to the Code Enforcement Board
    Compliance
    Violation is addressed by owner and corrected. Case is then closed.
    Non Compliance
    $1,000 fine per day, per violation
    Fines are assessed by Magistrate Judge or Code Enforcement Board

Other Enforcement Efforts
Via Lien Process
Via Nuisance Abatement Process
fulton county department of environment & community development