Chapter 150 — Traffic and Vehicles

Sec. 150-2. State law adopted by reference.

Sec. 150-3. Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles.

Except as otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for the owner or any other person renting or leasing a vehicle to the driver, employing the driver or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or permit the operation of the vehicle upon a street or highway in any manner contrary to this chapter. Fines for unlawful parking of rented or leased vehicles may be assessed against the company renting or leasing the vehicle to an individual or corporation. (Code 1977, § 13-1003)

State law reference—Liability of lessor of vehicles for traffic or parking violations, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-207.

Secs. 150-4—150-25. Reserved.

Sec. 150-26. Temporary use parking lot permits.

1—50 spaces—3 portable restrooms 51—100 spaces—4 portable restrooms 101—150 spaces—6 portable restrooms 151—200 spaces—8 portable restrooms 200 spaces and above—10 portable restrooms

The area bounded on the north by Interstate 20; on the east by Connally Street, Ormond Street and Primrose Street; on the south by the CSX Railroad; and on the west by the Norfolk-Southern Railroad, Humphries Street, Gleen Street and McDaniel Street, and generally described as the neighborhoods of Mechanicsville, Peoplestown and Summerhill, with the exception of that parcel known as 496 Martin Street, SE for the remainder of the 1993 Atlanta Braves baseball season.

side Drive, as well as properties within the following boundaries (as included in Exhibit "A" and narratively described herein): at a point which begins at the Southwest corner of Thurmond Street and Northside Drive traveling westward along the southern right-of-way of Thur-mond Street to the Southeast corner of Maple Place and Thurmond Street; Thence traveling south along the eastern right-of-way to Maple Place to the Northeast corner of the intersection of Maple Place and Spencer Street; Thence traveling eastward along the Northern right-of-way of Spencer Street to a point parallel to the Southeast corner of the intersec-tion of Spencer Street and Electric Avenue;

Thence traveling south along the eastern right-of-way of Electric Avenue to a point at the Northeast corner of Electric Avenue and Carter Street; to also include the properties described by parcel numbers 1400830008115, 1400830008116, 1400830008044, 1400830007113 and 1400830007114, all of said properties being bounded by Carter Street on the north; Thence traveling northward to the Southwest corner of the intersection of Northside Drive and Thurmond Street to the point of beginning; and The property located at 566 Spencer Street.

41 Griffin Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number 14 011000101806).

595 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Numbers 14 008300070996).

660 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number 14 011000030831).

759 Martin Luther King Junior Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number 14 011000091528.

Property with Parcel Identification Number 14 011000091239 (located between 759 & 767 Martin Luther King Jr DR NW).

765 Martin Luther King Junior Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number 14 011000091247.

767 Martin Luther King Junior Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number: 14 011000091254.

523 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (Parcel Identification Number 14-0082-0009-069-8).

510 Jones Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (Parcel Identification Number 14-0082-0009-071-4).

517 Jones Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (Parcel Identification Number 14-0082-0009-067-2).

Identification Numbers; 14-0082-0001045-6; 14-0082-0001-091-0; 14-00820001095-1; 14-0082-0005-076-7; 14-0082-00050007-2).

440 Northside Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (Parcel Identification Number 14-0082-0005-053-6).

341 & 345 Griffin Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Numbers 14 011100091063 and 14 011100091071).

601 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Number; 14 008200080830).

707, 713, 717, and 721 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 (Parcel Identification Numbers 14 011100091519, 14 011100091451, 14 011100091600, and 14 011100091592).

At the conclusion of eight months following the passage of this Ordinance [Ord. No. 2013-42(13-O-1218)], September 12, 2013, applicants may apply for Temporary Use Parking Lot Permits in the above listed areas. (Code 1977, § 13-1009; Ord. No. 2010-60(10-O1810), § 1, 10-27-10; Ord. No. 2010-61(10-O1881), § 1, 11-9-10; Ord. No. 2011-42(11-O1357), § 1, 9-28-11; Ord. No. 2013-42(13-O1218), §§ 1, 3, 4, 9-12-13; Ord. No. 2017-91(17O-1823), §§ 3, 4, 12-13-17; Ord. No. 2020-30(20O-1377), § 1, 6-24-20)

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2013-42(13-O-1218) shall become effective May 2014. Subsequently, Ord. No. 2014-23(14-O1270), § 1, amended § 3 of Ord. No. 2013-42(13-O-1218), to read "This Ordinance shall become effective on March 1, 2015."

Sec. 150-27. Experimental traffic control devices.

The director, bureau of traffic and engineering may test traffic control devices under actual conditions of traffic. (Code 1977, § 9-2001(a))

Sec. 150-28. Prohibited signs, signals or markings declared nuisance.

Every prohibited traffic sign, signal or marking is declared to be a public nuisance, and the police chief is empowered to remove it or cause it to be removed without notice. (Code 1977, § 13-2006(d))

State law reference—Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-25.

Sec. 150-29. Enforcement of handicapped parking.

State law reference—Enforcement officers for handicapped parking restrictions, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-228.

Secs. 150-30—150-50. Reserved.

Sec. 150-51. Default speed limits.

State law references—Speed generally, O.C.G.A. § 406-180 et seq.; alteration of speed limits by local authorities, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-183.

Sec. 150-52. Minimum speed on controlled access highways.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle within the city on any controlled access highway having not less than four traffic lanes at a speed of less than 40 miles per hour. (Code 1977, § 13-2193(c))

State law reference—Minimum speed, O.C.G.A. § 40-6184.

Sec. 150-53. Speed limit in parks.

No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a park in excess of 15 miles per hour. (Code 1977, § 13-2194)

State law reference—Authority to set speed limits in parks, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-371(a)(5).

Sec. 150-54. Maximum speed while driving past workers on streets, roadways.

Unless otherwise posted with appropriate signs, the maximum rate of speed shall be 15 miles per hour when approaching or driving past persons working in the street or roadway, if the persons are city employees, public utility employees or those granted permission of the city, provided these workers have erected a sign stating the persons are working and the sign is in accordance with the specifications for highway construction and maintenance operations. (Code 1977, § 13-2198)

Sec. 150-55. Two-way left turn lanes.

Where a special lane for making left turns at an intersection by drivers proceeding in opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic control devices:

State law references—Turning movements generally, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-120 et seq.; authority to regulate turning movements, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-371(a)(9).

Sec. 150-56. Limitations on turning around.

The driver of any vehicle shall not turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any street in a business district or upon any street between intersections. These turns may be made outside of a business district at intersections not controlled by a traffic signal. (Code 1977, § 13-2136)

State law references—U-turns, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-121; authority to regulate turning movements, O.C.G.A. § 40-6371(a)(9).

Sec. 150-57. Human-powered or animalpowered vehicles prohibited on controlled-access highways.

It shall be unlawful for any person to push or drive any vehicle which is propelled by human or animal power upon the controlled access highways of the city. This shall include all bicycles, tricycles, pushcarts and animal-drawn vehicles of all kinds. (Code 1977, § 13-2197)

Sec. 150-58. Collisions with object upon, adjacent to street or highway.

No driver of any vehicle shall operate it in such a manner so as to collide with any object legally placed upon or adjacent to any street or highway. (Code 1977, § 13-2302)

Sec. 150-59. Collision with parked vehicle.

No driver of any vehicle shall operate it in such a manner so as to collide with any vehicle parked as set forth in section O.C.G.A. § 40-6200. (Code 1977, § 13-2231)

Sec. 150-60. Towing vehicles.

No vehicle shall tow more than one other vehicle nor shall the connection between vehicles exceed 16 feet in length. (Code 1977, § 13-2293)

Sec. 150-61. Operation of vehicles upon public school play and recreation areas.

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motorcycle, minibike, go-cart, automobile or other motorized vehicle upon the play areas or recreation areas of any public school unless the vehicle is the property of the city or the board of education or unless the operator of the vehicle has the written permission of the school principal or the superintendent of schools or the board of education. (Code 1977, § 13-2298)

Sec. 150-62. Motor trucks or trailers prohibited on certain areas during designated hours.

It shall be unlawful for any motor truck or motor-drawn trailer, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., to traverse any part of the area of the city bounded by Baker Street on the north, Court-land Street and Washington Street on the east, Garnett Street on the south and Spring Street on the west, exclusive of the boundary streets. Nothing in this section shall prevent any truck, when not accompanied by a trailer, from traversing any of the streets or areas described in this section solely for the purpose of making delivery or for the purpose of picking up or receiving goods, wares or merchandise for transportation, but this shall not include permission for trailers to enter, park or stand in that area for any purpose. (Code 1977, § 13-2299)

Sec. 150-63. Vehicle leaving street or roadway.

No driver of any vehicle shall operate it in such a manner as to enter or leave any street or roadway, except at an intersection or at an alley or private drive. (Code 1977, § 13-2288)

Sec. 150-64. Driving on play streets.

Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating any street or part thereof as a play street, no person shall drive a vehicle upon that street or portion thereof, except drivers of vehicles having business or whose residences are within the closed area. The driver shall exercise the highest degree of care in driving upon the street or portion thereof, and at no time shall the driver's speed exceed five miles per hour. (Code 1977, § 13-2292)

Sec. 150-65. Bicycle routes, bicycle lanes, and multi-use trails.

Editor’s note—Section 2 of Ord. No. 1997-61 reads as follows: SThe council further ordains that any previously designated bicycle lanes that have been removed, other than by action of the Atlanta City Council, shall be reinstalled.S

Sec. 150-66. Use of traffic-control signal monitoring devices; penalty.

Sec. 150-67. Signage required for use of traffic-control signal monitoring devices.

Sec. 150-68. Reporting of traffic-control signal monitoring device use.

The chief of police or his or her designee shall submit not later than February 1 of each year a report on traffic-control signal monitoring device use during the preceding calendar year to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the mayor, the members of city council, the director of the department of transportation, the solicitor of the Municipal Court of Atlanta, and the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Such report shall include:

Sec. 150-69. Contributing factor to a collision.

Sec. 150-70. Registered and licensed motor vehicles.

All vehicles that are required to be registered and licensed under the laws of the State of Georgia are not subject to the restrictions regarding the use of all-terrain and off road vehicles as set out herein at sections 150-71 and 150-72. (Ord. No. 2013-53(13-O-1195), § 2, 10-30-13; Ord. No. 2017-39(17-O-1376), § 2, 7-6-17)

Sec. 150-71. Operation of all-terrain and off road vehicles.

Sec. 150-72. Penalties.

For any violations of this article, any person violating these provisions will be subject to the following penalties:

Sec. 150-73. Non-driver participation in street racing and reckless driving exhibitions.

Illegal street racing and reckless driving exhibition means a motor vehicle speed contest using public highways, streets or rights of way in violation of applicable motor vehicle and traffic laws, including without limitation, O.C.G.A. § 406-186, § 40-6-251 and § 40-6-390. Illegal street racing and reckless driving exhibitions may include, but are not limited to, situations in which: (1) a group of motor vehicles or individuals has arrived at a location for the purpose of participating in the event; (2) a group of individuals has gathered on private property open to the general public without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof for the purpose of participating in the event; (3) one or more individuals has impeded the free public use of a public street, sidewalk or highway by actions, words, or physical barriers for the purpose of conducting the event; (4) two or more vehicles have lined up with motors running for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed; (5) one or more drivers is revving his engine or spinning his tires in preparation for the event; or (6) an individual is stationed at or near one or more motor vehicles serving as a race starter.

Organizer means any individual who in any manner knowingly takes part in the planning, organization, coordination, facilitation, advertising or sharing of the location for any such illegal street race, or collect moneys in connection with an illegal street racing exhibition, as defined herein;

Participant means any individual who is knowingly present at an illegal street racing exhibition for the purpose of actively taking part in the event, through conduct including riding in a race vehicle as a passenger; assisting the organizers and/or drivers in carrying out or promoting the event; or exchanging money or anything of value with any driver, car owner, or other participant in connection with the event. For the purposes of this section, a person who is a mere bystander, passerby, or observer not aware of the illegal activity shall not be deemed a participant.

Sec. 150-74. Prohibition on turning on red lights in specified neighborhoods.

Downtown Atlanta means the area bounded by North Avenue on the north, I-20 on the south, Northside Drive on the west, and I-75/I-85 (also known as the 'Downtown Connector') on the east and is inclusive of the Castleberry Hill neighborhood.

Midtown Atlanta means the area bounded by I-85 on the north, North Avenue on the south, I-75/I-85 on the west, and Piedmont Avenue on the east.

Red light means a steady circular red signal located in an official traffic-control device.

Turn on red light means any turn made by a vehicle after coming to a complete stop at a red light and yielding the right-of-way to all pedestrians and vehicles lawfully within the intersection or proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection.

Secs. 150-75—150-85. Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING* DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 150-86. Parking signs.

Sec. 150-87. Effect of change of regulations.

When any change in official parking regulations is established upon any street, the new regulations shall become effective as follows:

State law references—Stopping, standing and parking, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-200 et seq.; authority to regulate or prohibit stopping, standing and parking, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-371(a)(1).

tion shall become effective ten hours after the installation of the signs or markings. (Code 1977, § 13-2223)

Sec. 150-88. Moving, impoundment of vehicles; sale of impounded vehicles, and immobilization of vehicles.

Sec. 150-89. Parking prohibited between certain hours.

When official signage is erected, no person shall park between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Code 1977, § 13-2222; Ord. No. 2021-36(21-O0473), § 1, 8-11-21)

Sec. 150-90. On-street handicapped parking places in residential areas.

State law reference—Handicapped Parking Law, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-220 et seq.

Sec. 150-91. Parking not to obstruct traffic.

No person shall park any vehicle upon a street in such manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic. It shall be unlawful for any person willfully and unnecessarily to fail or refuse to move such person's vehicle when it is stopped in such manner as to obstruct or impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic on the streets. (Code 1977, § 13-2227)

Sec. 150-92. Parking on narrow streets.

Signs indicating no parking upon any street may be erected when the width of the roadway does not exceed 20 feet or upon one side of a street as indicated by these signs when the width of the roadway does not exceed 30 feet. (Code 1977, § 13-2228(a))

Sec. 150-93. Parking for certain purposes prohibited.

Sec. 150-94. Parking prohibited in specified places.

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official trafficcontrol device, no person shall park any motor vehicle:

Sec. 150-95. Parking in business district and certain other areas.

Sec. 150-96. Parking in police parking lot or driveways.

No person shall park a vehicle in the department of police parking lot or driveways unless the vehicle is city property. (Code 1977, § 13-2237)

Sec. 150-97. Restrictions for trucks, buses.

Sec. 150-98. Parking vehicles carrying dynamite, propane gas or explosive substances near certain buildings.

It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle carrying dynamite, propane gas or any other volatile or explosive substance for more than one hour within 200 feet of any building used for assembly or institutional or residential occupancy. (Code 1977, § 13-2239)

Sec. 150-99. Stopping, standing or parking of a motor vehicle on sidewalk or within five feet of the public right-of-way.

DATE Thru 12/31/03 01/01/04 thru 12/31/04 After 12/31/04 FINE $50.00 75.00 100.00

DATE Thru 12/31/04 After 12/31/04 FINE $500.00 1,000.00

Sec. 150-100. Penalties.

Except as otherwise provided in this Article, violations of this Article shall be punished by a minimum fine of $75.00 and all costs associated with collection and enforcement, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or by any one or more of these punishments, subject to all limitations contained in the charter of the city or applicable state law. (Ord. No. 2021-36(21-O-0473), § 3, 8-11-21)

Sec. 150-101. Parking prohibited in school carpool lanes during certain hours.

Secs. 150-102—150-110. Reserved.

Sec. 150-111. Pass required for parking of certain commercial vehicles in truck loading zones and without charge at metered parking spaces.

No passholder under this section shall be authorized to stand in an area designated as a truck loading zone or freight loading zone for any time beyond that authorized in section 150-114 of this chapter.

Sec. 150-112. Designation of curb loading zones.

The location of a passenger and freight curb loading zone shall be designated by appropriate signs indicating the zone and stating the hours during which this division is applicable. (Code 1977, § 13-2241) loading zone during hours when the regulations applicable to that curb loading zone are effective. (Code 1977, § 13-2242; Ord. No. 1997-22, § 1, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 2008-63(08-O-2418), § 1, 7-3008)

Sec. 150-113. Stopping, standing or parking in passenger curb loading zone.

No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or period of time, other than for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers, or passengers and drivers for the provision of off-street attendant parking services as defined and regulated by sections 150-120 through 150-131 in any place marked as a passenger curb

Sec. 150-114. Stopping, standing or parking in freight curb loading zone.

Sec. 150-115. Designation of bus stops, taxicab stands and public carrier stands.

All bus stops, taxicab stands and stands for other passenger common carrier motor vehicles located on public streets shall be designated by appropriate signs. (Code 1977, § 13-2244)

Sec. 150-116. Identification of bus stops.

Sec. 150-117. Parking of buses, taxicabs.

The driver of a bus or taxicab shall not park upon any street in any business district at any place other than at a bus stop or taxicab stand, respectively, except that this section shall not prevent the driver of the vehicle from temporarily stopping in accordance with other stopping or parking regulations at any place for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers and except for making emergency repairs. This section shall not apply to common carriers stopping at regular designated passenger or layover locations. (Code 1977, § 13-2246)

Sec. 150-118. Use of bus and taxicab stands restricted.

No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, other than a bus in a bus stop or other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand, when the stop or stand has been officially designated and appropriately signed. However, the driver of a passenger vehicle may temporarily stop therein for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers when this stopping does not interfere with any bus or taxicab waiting to enter or about to enter that zone. (Code 1977, § 13-2247)

Sec. 150-119. Discharging passengers on a controlled access highway.

DIVISION 2A. VALET PARKING SERVICES PILOT PROGRAM*

Sec. 150-120. Valet parking services program.

Sec. 150-121. Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Attendant means a person who operates a vehicle between a pick-up/drop-off zone and a parking location on behalf of a valet parking service. Attendants are required to wear a badge, uniform or shirt which identifies the attendant as an authorized employee of the valet parking service.

*Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2010-10(10-O-0280), § 1, approved March 23, 2010, amended Div. 2A, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Div. 2A pertained to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table.

Permittee means a business owner permitted under this division to operate a valet parking service. The term includes any employee, agent or independent contractor of the person in whose name the permit is issued. Permits are issued to the business benefiting from the zone, not the valet parking service provider.

Valet parking service means a business, or any part of a business, which provides a driver to operate a vehicle to and from a parking location so that the driver and passengers in the vehicle may unload and load at their immediate destination regardless of whether a fee is charged.

Valet parking service pick-up/drop-off zone means a designated location where an attendant takes possession of a vehicle for the purpose of parking and returns the vehicle to the possession of the driver thereof. Said zones:

Valet parking service reservoir area means premises where a valet parking service parks vehicles. Said area:

Valet parking service stand means a temporary removable structure located near the pick-up/ drop-off zone that is utilized by the valet opera-tor for the general conduct of the valet parking service, including the dispatch of attendants and the storage of keys, umbrellas and other items. (Ord. No. 2010-10(10-O-0280), § 1, 3-23-10; Ord. No. 2020-30(20-O-1377), § 4, 6-24-20)

Sec. 150-122. Purpose.

Sec. 150-123. Permit required.

Sec. 150-124. Standards of operation.

iii Obstruct a pedestrian's use of a sidewalk;

Sec. 150-125. Valet parking service stand.

Sec. 150-126. Insurance.

Sec. 150-127. Application.

Sec. 150-128. Fees.

Sec. 150-129. Violations.

Sec. 150-130. Denial, revocation or suspension of permit.

Sec. 150-130.1. Appeals and hearings.

Other than with regard to the authority of the commissioner of transportation to suspend or modify operations of valet parking service pursuant to the provisions of section 150-123, any aggrieved permit applicant or permit holder shall have the right to appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of a valet parking service permit. Such appeals shall proceed in the following manner.

Sec. 150-131. Enforcement.

Enforcement of this division, including issuance of citations for vehicles parked in restricted areas, shall be the responsibility of parking enforcement officers, the parking management service, and/or the police chief, or designee.

Sec. 150-132. Parking meter zones; time limits; fees.

Sec. 150-133. Overtime parking.

Sec. 150-133.1. Appeals.

The appeal of parking citations shall be filed in the City of Atlanta Municipal Court within 14 days of the issuance of the citation. (Ord. No. 2010-28(10-O-1178), § 4, 6-30-10)

Sec. 150-134. Deposit of coins in connection with advertising scheme.

It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit coins in parking meters in connection with any advertising scheme or idea. The existence of any advertising materials on or in any parked vehicle advising the operator of the vehicle that such a deposit has been made in the meter shall be prima facie evidence of guilt on the part of the person doing the advertising. (Code 1977, § 13-2252)

Sec. 150-135. Use of funds.

All the revenue derived from the installation and use of parking meters shall be used exclusively for the lease or purchase of the proper installations, for maintenance and operation of the meters and for traffic engineering and control. (Code 1977, § 13-2253)

Sec. 150-136. Collections, installation and maintenance.

Collections, installation and maintenance of parking meters shall be the responsibility of the department of transportation. (Ord. No. 2004-65, § 1, 9-28-04; Ord. No. 202030(20-O-1377), § 16, 6-24-20)

Sec. 150-137. Parking meters designated as giving meters .

Editor’s note—Formerly § 42-43.

Sec. 150-138. Installation of new parking meters.

Whenever the commissioner of transportation determines that new parking meters should be installed in the public right-of-way, the following steps will be taken by the department of public works prior to any such installation:

Secs. 150-139—150-145. Reserved.

DIVISION 4. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING*

Sec. 150-146. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Block face means that portion of one side of a street located between two intersecting streets *Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2002-56, § 1, adopted July 9, 2002, amended article VI, division 4 in its entirety. Formerly, said division pertained to similar subject matter. See the Code Comparative Table.

or between the termination of a street and the first occurring side street where on street parking is allowed.

Corner lot means a lot that is located at the intersection of two or more streets within a residential permit parking area.

Curb parking space means a section of street, adjacent to the curb or edge or roadway, where a motor vehicle may lawfully park.

Residential area means a contiguous or nearly contiguous area containing public roadways which are primarily abutted by residential property and non-business property, such as parks, churches and schools.

Residential permit parking area means that area that has been defined by the department of transportation through the establishment of clearly defined boundaries, and codified in this article, within which residents shall be eligible to purchase residential parking permits.

Street address means the lot number assigned to a lot of record as shown on the official tax maps of the city.

Traffic generator means a property or properties which generates nonresidential traffic. This includes employment areas; college and universities; medical centers; commercial and entertainment areas and transit areas and facilities. (Ord. No. 2002-56, § 1, 7-9-02; Ord. No. 201037(10-O-0468), § 1, 7-15-10; Ord. No. 2020-30(20O-1377), § 19, 6-24-20; Ord. No. 2023-45 (23-O1399), § 1, 10-11-23)

Sec. 150-147. Program established.

Sec. 150-148. Petition required.

Sec. 150-149. Eligibility of area.

Sec. 150-150. Application for permit.

Sec. 150-151. Permit terms; fees.

Sec. 150-152. Issuance of permits.

Following approval of a residential permit parking area, the department of transportation shall issue residential parking permits and visitor permits as follows:

Sec. 150-153. Permit form and display.

A temporary parking permit shall not be issued for use by a person who provides services for a commercial activity conducted at a residence. (Ord. No. 2002-56, § 1, 7-9-02; Ord. No. 201037(10-O-0468), § 8, 7-15-10; Ord. No. 2023-45(23O-1399), § 1, 10-11-23)

Sec. 150-154. Uniformity of parking regulations.

Sec. 150-155. Adding or removing block faces.

Sec. 150-156. Termination of parking area.

Sec. 150-157. Limitation on permit use.

A motor vehicle which displays a valid resident parking permit or visitor parking permit shall be allowed to stand or park in the residential permit parking area for which the permit has been issued as established in this article. Such permits shall not authorize a motor vehicle to stand or park in any place where or during any time when the stopping, standing or parking of a motor vehicle is prohibited or the area is designated for other uses. (Ord. No. 2002-56, § 1, 7-9-02; Ord. No. 201037(10-O-0468), § 12, 7-15-10; Ord. No. 2011-40(11O-0773), § 3, 9-15-11; Ord. No. 2023-45(23-O1399), § 1, 10-11-23)

Sec. 150-158. Penalties for violations.

Sec. 150-159. Penalty for parking without permit during permitted festivals.

Secs. 150-160—150-170. Reserved.

DIVISION 5. VINE CITY STADIUM AREA PERMIT PARKING*

Sec. 150-171. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Curb parking space means an approximately 22-foot-long section of street, adjacent to the curb or edge or roadway, where a motor vehicle may lawfully park.

Commissioner means the commissioner of the Atlanta Department of Transportation or designee.

Event spaces means the properties along the east side of Northside Drive between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW and Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, the properties along the west side of Northside Drive between North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, and the properties along the north side of Andrew Young International Blvd. NW to the west of Foundry Street NW and Everhart Street NW that attract 100 or more attendees during events that include, but are not limited to, sporting events, concerts, and conventions.

*Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O-0679), § 1, adopted September 29, 2021 amended the title of Div. 5 to read as herein set out. The former Div. 5 title pertained to vine city permit parking.

Vine City Stadium area means that area bounded by Northside Drive on the east, North Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive on the south, Sunset Avenue on the west and Joseph E. Boone Blvd. on the north. (Code 1977, § 13-2502; Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O0679), § 1, 9-29-21; Ord. No. 2022-42(22-O1758), § 1, 11-30-22)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 150-172. Program established.

There is established a permit parking program whereby motor vehicles bearing a special parking permit issued pursuant to this division may be parked in the Vine City Stadium area during an event at an event space with the exception of those parcels located along Northside Drive that are exempt pursuant to city code section 150-26. Parking a motor vehicle on a street within the Vine City Stadium area during an event at an event space shall be restricted, unless the motor vehicle displays a valid Vine City Stadium area parking permit. (Code 1977, § 13-2501; Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O0679), § 1, 9-29-21; Ord. No. 2022-42(22-O1758), § 1, 11-30-22)

Sec. 150-173. Penalties for violations.

Sec. 150-174. Application for permit.

The application for a Vine City parking permit shall provide the name of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle to be permitted; the residential address; the motor vehicle make, model and license number; and other information requested on the application form. (Code 1977, § 13-2505)

Sec. 150-175. Issuance of permits.

The commissioner or designee shall issue Vine City Stadium area parking permits as follows:

Sec. 150-176. Permit form and display.

The Vine City Stadium area parking permit shall be a decal and shall be affixed only to the motor vehicle for which it was issued. The decal shall be permanently attached to the inside lower corner of the rear window, driver's side, and must be clearly visible from outside the vehicle. Information shown on the permit decal shall include, but not be limited to, the Vine City Stadium area permit parking identification letter and the expiration date. (Code 1977, § 13-2504; Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O0679), § 1, 9-29-21)

Sec. 150-177. Limitation on permit use.

A motor vehicle which displays a valid Vine City parking permit shall be allowed to stand or park in the Vine City permit parking area without being limited by the parking restriction established in this division. Such permits shall not authorize a motor vehicle to stand or park in any place where or during any time when the stopping, standing or parking of a motor vehicle is prohibited or the area is designated for other uses. (Code 1977, § 13-2507)

Sec. 150-178. Uniformity of parking regulations.

Within the Vine City Stadium permit parking area there shall be uniform parking regulations applied to all locations where parking is allowed. Upon approval of the Vine City Stadium area permit parking program, the Commissioner or designee shall have parking regulation signs installed within the area indicating the time, location and conditions under which parking shall be by permit only. (Code 1977, § 13-2506; Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O0679), § 1, 9-29-21)

Secs. 150-179, 150-180. Reserved.

DIVISION 6. UNIVERSITY STADIUM PERMIT PARKING*

Sec. 150-181. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commissioner means the commissioner of the Atlanta department of transportation or designee.

Curb parking space means an approximately 22-foot-long section of street, adjacent to the curb or edge or roadway, where a motor vehicle may lawfully park.

University Stadium means the multi-purpose stadium complex owned by Georgia State University and located at the southwest corner of Hank Aaron Drive, S.W. and Georgia Avenue, S.E.

*Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2021-46(21-O-0679), § 1, adopted September 29, 2021 amended the title of Div. 6 to read as herein set out. The former Div. 6 title pertained to Turner Field permit parking.

The Summerhill area on the East Side of Interstate 75-85 bounded on the North by Interstate 20, bounded on the East by Connally Street, S.E. and bounded on the South by Little Street, S.E.; and The Mechanicsville area on the West Side of Interstate 75-85 comprised of Formwalt Street, S.W. between Glenn Street, S.W. and Bass Street, S.W.; Glenn Street, S.W. between Formwalt Street, S.W. and Pryor Street, S.W.; Pryor Street, S.W. between Glenn Street, S.W. and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, S.W.; and Cooper Street, S.W. between Crumley Street, S.W. and Bass Street, S.W. (Code 1977, § 13-2602; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 1, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2016-17(16-O1275), § 1, 6-15-16; Ord. No. 2020-30(20-O1377), § 22, 6-24-20; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 150-182. Program established; permit required.

There is established a permit parking program that will be in effect only during events taking place at the University Stadium whereby motor vehicles bearing a special parking permit issued pursuant to requirements stated in this division may be parked in the University Stadium area, as defined in section 150-181, beginning two hours before and ending two hours after all events taking place at the University Stadium. Parking a motor vehicle on a street within the University Stadium permit parking area two hours before, during, and two hours after any event at the University Stadium shall be restricted unless the motor vehicle displays a valid University Stadium area parking permit. (Code 1977, § 13-2601; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 2, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Sec. 150-183. Application for permit.

The application for a University Stadium area parking permit shall provide the name of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle to be permitted; the residential address; the motor vehicle make, model and license number; and other information requested on the application form. (Code 1977, § 13-2605; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 3, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Sec. 150-184. Issuance of permits; expiration; renewal.

Sec. 150-185. Permit form and display.

The University Stadium area parking permit shall be a decal and shall be affixed only to the motor vehicle for which it was issued. The decal shall be permanently attached to the inside lower corner of the rear window, driver's side, and must be clearly visible from outside the vehicle. Information shown on the permit decal shall include, but not be limited to, the University Stadium permit parking area identification letter and the expiration date. (Code 1977, § 13-2604; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 5, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Sec. 150-186. Uniformity of parking regulations.

Within the University Stadium permit parking area there shall be uniform parking regulations applied to all locations where parking is allowed. Upon approval of the University Stadium permit parking area, the commissioner shall have parking regulation signs installed within the area indicating the time, location and conditions under which parking shall be by permit only. (Code 1977, § 13-2606; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 6, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Sec. 150-187. Limitation on permit use.

A motor vehicle which displays a valid University Stadium area parking permit shall be allowed to stand or park in the University Stadium permit parking area without being limited by the parking restrictions established in this division. Such permits shall not authorize a motor vehicle to stand or park in any place where, or during any time when, the stopping, standing or parking of a motor vehicle is prohibited or the area is designated for other uses. (Code 1977, § 13-2607; Ord. No. 2012-09(12-O0353), § 7, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-44(21-O0666), § 1, 9-15-21)

Sec. 150-188. Penalties for violations.

Secs. 150-189, 150-190. Reserved.

Sec. 150-191. Inwood Circle permit parking program.

There is hereby established a permit parking program whereby motor vehicles bearing a special parking permit issued pursuant to requirements hereinafter stated, may be parked in the Inwood Circle permit parking area, as hereinafter defined. Parking a motor vehicle on a street within the Inwood Circle residential permit parking area is restricted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. as well as between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. unless the motor vehicle displays a valid Inwood Circle permit parking decal. These parking controls shall not be enforced on the days on which Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah occur. (Ord. No. 1996-30, § 1, 5-28-96)

Sec. 150-192. Definitions.

The following words and phrases, wherever used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Editor’s note—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 150-193. Issuance of permits.

Sec. 150-194. Permit form and display.

The Inwood Circle parking permit shall be a decal and shall be affixed only to the motor vehicle for which it was issued. The decal shall be permanently attached to the inside lower corner of the rear window, driver's side, and must be clearly visible from outside the vehicle. Information shown on the permit decal shall include, but not be limited to, the Inwood Circle parking permit area identification letter and the expiration date. (Ord. No. 1996-30, § 1, 5-28-96)

Sec. 150-195. Application for permit.

The application for an Inwood Circle parking permit shall provide the name of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle to be permitted; the residential address; the motor vehicle make, model and license number; and other information requested on the application form. (Ord. No. 1996-30, § 1, 5-28-96)

Sec. 150-196. Uniformity of parking regulations.

Within the Inwood Circle permit parking area there shall be uniform parking regulations applied to all locations where parking is allowed. Upon approval of the Inwood Circle permit parking area, parking regulation signs will be installed within the area indicating the time, location and conditions under which parking shall be by permit only. (Ord. No. 1996-30, § 1, 5-28-96)

Sec. 150-197. Limitation on permit use.

A motor vehicle which displays a valid Inwood Circle permit parking decal shall be allowed to stand or park in the Inwood Circle permit parking area without being limited by the parking restriction established herein. Such permits shall not authorize a motor vehicle to stand or park in any place where, or during any time when, the stopping, standing or parking of a motor vehicle is prohibited or the area is designated for other uses. (Ord. No. 1996-30, § 1, 5-28-96)

Sec. 150-198. Permit fees.

Sec. 150-199. Penalties for violations.

Sec. 150-200. Reserved.

Secs. 150-200.1—150-200.20. Reserved.

DIVISION 8. ANSLEY PARK PERMIT PARKING*

Sec. 150-200.21. [Program established.] There is hereby established a residential permit parking program whereby motor vehicles bearing a special parking permit issued pursuant to requirements hereinafter stated may park anytime on streets within certain areas known as residential permit parking areas. (Ord. No. 1996-18, § 1, 4-22-96)

Sec. 150-200.22. [Nonresident parking.] The parking of a motor vehicle by a nonresident on a street within a residential permit parking area shall be restricted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. (Ord. No. 1996-18, § 2, 4-22-96)

Sec. 150-200.23. [Permits.] Each household on the street designation outlined by the petition signed by 70 percent of the residents on Peachtree Circle between Fifteenth and Seventeenth Street as well as Seventeenth Street between Peachtree Circle *Editor’s note—Ord. No. 1996-18, approved April 22, 1996, did not specifically amend this Code; hence inclusion of §§ 1—5 as a new ch. 150, art. IV, div. 8, §§ 150-200.21—150200.25 was at the discretion of the editor. Subsequently, Ord. No. 1996-75, approved Sept. 23, 1996, did not specifically amend this Code; however, provisions thereof have been included to amend portions of Ord. No. 1996-18 at the discretion of the editor.

and Inman Circle for which a parking permit is requested may be issued, by the City of Atlanta, upon application and payment of applicable fee and a residential permit may be issued to a motor vehicle owner or operator who resides on property fronting on a block face located within the residential permit parking area, in accordance with the following limitations:

Sec. 150-200.24. [Visitor permits.] Upon request, two visitor permits may be issued for each valid street address within the residential permit parking area.

The visitor permit is designed for use by transient visitors and guests of residents of the residential permit parking area and shall be valid for a maximum of 15 days. (Ord. No. 1996-18, § 4, 4-22-96; Ord. No. 199675, §§ 7, 8, 9-23-96)

Sec. 150-200.25. [Authority to issue daily passes.] The Ansley Park Civic Association may designate a person who will have the authority to issue a special daily dated guest pass that will be valid only for the day on which the guest pass was issued. (Ord. No. 1996-18, § 5, 4-22-96)

Sec. 150.200.26. Penalties for violations.

Secs. 150.200.27—150-200.35. Reserved.

Sec. 150-200.36. Inman Park permit parking established; boundaries.

Residential streets within an area bounded by Austin Avenue, NE, between Elizabeth Street, NE and Sinclair Avenue, NE; Elizabeth Street, NE between Austin Avenue, NE and Waverly Way, NE and; Sinclair Avenue, NE between Austin Avenue, NE and Seminole Avenue, NE; Seminole Avenue, NE between Sinclair Avenue, NE and Cleburne Avenue, NE, Cleburne Avenue, NE shall be limited to residential parking by permit only and shall be so posted with signage. (Ord. No. 2002-31, 8-13-01; Ord. No. 2002-29, § 1, 5-14-02; Ord. No. 2008-24(08-O-0498), § 1, 4-28-08)

Sec. 150.200.37. Penalties for violations.

Secs. 150-200.38—150-200.50 Reserved.

Sec. 150-200.51. Program established; boundaries.

Sec. 150-200.52. Program requirements.

Application for permits, permit terms, permit fees, issuance of permits, permit form and display shall be in accordance with all relevant program requirements set out in Division 4 of this Article, sections 150-150 through 150-157. (Ord. No. 2021-37(21-O-0474), § 2, 8-11-21)

Sec. 150-200.53. Uniformity of parking regulations.

There shall be uniform parking regulations applied to all locations where permit parking is allowed. Upon approval of a residential permit parking area, the department of transportation shall have parking regulation signs installed that clearly reflect the specific parking hours within the residential parking area indicating the time, location and conditions under which enforcement of the residential parking permit area shall occur. (Ord. No. 2021-37(21-O-0474), § 2, 8-11-21)

Sec. 150-200.54. Violations; penalties.

Sec. 150-200.55. Program established; boundaries.

Sec. 150-200.56. Program requirements.

Applications for permits, permit terms, permit fees, issuance of permits, permit form and display shall be in accordance with all relevant program requirements set out in division 4 of this article, including the definition of a residential permit parking area in section 150-146, sections 150150 through 150-153, and section 150-157. (Ord. No. 2023-10(23-O-1094), § 1, 3-1-23)

Sec. 150-200.57. Uniformity of parking regulations.

There shall be uniform parking regulations applied to all locations where permit parking is allowed. Upon approval of a residential permit parking area, the department of transportation shall have parking regulation signs installed that clearly reflect the specific parking hours within the residential parking area indicating the time, location, and conditions under which enforcement of the residential parking permit area shall occur. (Ord. No. 2023-10(23-O-1094), § 1, 3-1-23)

Sec. 150-200.58. Violations; penalties.

Sec. 150-200.59—150-200.100. Reserved.

Sec. 150-201. Effect of article.

Sec. 150-202. Secondhand bicycle dealer's report of transactions.

Every person engaged in the business of buying or selling secondhand bicycles shall make a report to the police chief of every bicycle purchased or sold by that dealer, giving the name and address of the person from whom purchased or to whom sold, a description of the bicycle by name or make, the frame number thereof and the number of license plate, if any, found thereon. (Code 1977, § 13-2332)

Sec. 150-203. Traffic laws applicable to persons riding bicycles.

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter and other traffic ordinances of the city applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those ordinances which have no application. (Code 1977, § 13-2333)

Sec. 150-204. Obedience to traffic control devices.

Sec. 150-205. Speed.

No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than the maximum speed provided in this chapter for vehicles at the particular location. (Code 1977, § 13-2337)

Sec. 150-206. Emerging from alley or driveway.

The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway, stop and yield the right-ofway to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area and upon entering the roadway shall stop and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. (Code 1977, § 13-2338)

Sec. 150-207. Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices.

Sec. 150-208. Brakes.

Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. (Code 1977, § 13-2341(c))

Sec. 150-209. Parking.

No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb or upon the sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle or against a building or at a curb, in such manner as to afford the least obstruction of pedestrian traffic. (Code 1977, § 13-2343)

Sec. 150-210. Riding on sidewalks.

Sec. 150-211. Acrobatic or fancy riding.

No rider of any bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars or feet from the pedal or practice any acrobatic or fancy riding on any street nor shall any person operating a bicycle upon a street participate in any race of speed or endurance in a contest with any other bicycle or vehicle. (Code 1977, § 13-2345)

Secs. 150-212—150-235. Reserved.

Sec. 150-236. Special permits for moving materials exceeding state limits.

Sec. 150-237. Restricted vehicles required to use truck routes; exceptions.

All motor vehicles having more than six wheels (excluding buses), are prohibited from using any street within the city, except those streets authorized by ordinance and designated as truck routes, except when:

Sec. 150-238. Evidence required for restricted vehicle to be off truck route.

Any person driving or in charge or control of any restricted vehicle defined in section 150-237, when upon streets other than those designated as truck routes, shall be prepared to present for the inspection of police officers the person's log book, weight slips, delivery slips or other written evidence of the person's destination and point of origin to justify the presence of the restricted vehicle on a street other than a designated truck route. (Code 1977, § 13-2379)

Sec. 150-239. Use of temporary truck routes by restricted vehicles.

If any designated truck route or portion thereof shall be under repair or otherwise temporarily out of use, restricted vehicles, as defined in section 150-237, shall use such other temporary truck route as may be designated by the city. (Code 1977, § 13-2380)

Sec. 150-240. Certain trucks prohibited on certain streets.

Sec. 150-241. Hauling building materials at night.

It shall be unlawful for any person to haul or transport any building materials by means of any vehicle between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless the driver of the vehicle has in possession documents establishing the ownership of such building materials or unless the vehicle is owned by a governmental entity or public utility and is operated by an authorized employee of such governmental entity or utility or unless the vehicle is subject to regulations of the state public service commission or the Interstate Commerce Commission. As used in this section, the term 'building materials' means and includes any new materials customarily used in building or construction work and which have a reasonable fair market value in excess of $100.00. (Code 1977, § 13-2381(e))

Sec. 150-242. Operation of trailer in railroad facility in historic district.

Facility means a railroad-operated intermodal rail-motor piggyback facility.

Tractor means a motor truck tractor vehicle.

Trailer means a trailer vehicle, trailer or semitrailer vehicle.

Sec. 150-243. Commercial cut-through truck traffic prohibited on certain portions of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.

Sec. 150-244. Prohibition of commercial "cut-through" truck traffic on Moores Mill Road, west of I-75.

Sec. 150-245. Commercial cut-through truck traffic on Bolton Road between Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Marietta Boulevard and on Marietta Road between Bolton Road and Laurel Avenue.

Secs. 150-246—150-265. Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. PEDESTRIANS*

Sec. 150-266. Obstructing traffic.

No person shall stand or be in any street or roadway in such manner as to obstruct or impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. (Code 1977, § 13-2111(d))

Sec. 150-267. Walking upon controlled access highway.

It shall be unlawful for any person to walk upon a controlled access highway, except as may be necessary in order to leave the controlled access highway due to emergency arising after entry thereon in a lawful manner or except as may be necessary in order to police, repair, maintain or clean the controlled access highway and its municipally owned appurtenances. (Code 1977, § 13-2111(e))

*State law reference—Pedestrians generally, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-90 et seq.

Sec. 150-268. Washing automobile windows.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or be in any public street or roadway for the purpose of cleaning automobile windows or for the purpose of soliciting funds to clean automobile windows. (Code 1977, § 13-2111(f))

Sec. 150-269. Permit required for special loading, servicing and street use.

Whenever it is necessary to provide special arrangements for the standing of trucks or other vehicles on a street for the purpose of loading or unloading or providing services to adjacent property and this standing cannot be done in compliance with this chapter or other applicable ordinances, a special temporary permit may be issued by the director, bureau of traffic and transportation. The permit may be issued to the owner or lessee of real property or to the operator of the vehicle and shall grant to that person the privilege as therein stated, and it shall be unlawful for any permittee or other person to violate the permit. (Code 1977, § 13-2303)

Secs. 150-270—150-290. Reserved.

Sec. 150-291. Passengers entering or leaving vehicle.

Except in emergencies, persons entering or leaving a vehicle shall do so on the side of the vehicle nearer the curb, and only when the vehicle is stopped or parked in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 40-6-200. (Code 1977, § 13-2283)

Sec. 150-292. Unlawful riding.

No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for use of passengers. This section shall not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandise. (Code 1977, § 13-2294)

Sec. 150-293. Construction, repairs on arterial streets during peak traffic hours.

Arterial streets means those streets or portions of streets so listed in the street use classification system adopted by the council.

Emergency means a situation in which the public health, safety or welfare requires that the work described in this section begin or continue during the hours stated in subsection (b) of this section.

Sec. 150-294. Depositing materials on streets.

Sec. 150-295. Discharging water or other liquids.

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Sec. 150-296. Cruising on public streets.

Street Extent Beryl Street, SW Booker Street, SW Boulevard, SE Coleman Street, SW Donald L. Hollowell Parkway Edgewood Avenue, SE Ira Street, SW Juniper Street McDaniel Street, SW Peachtree Road Welch Street, SW Whiteford Avenue In its entirety In its entirety from Reinhardt Street, SE to John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, NE In its entirety Fulton Industrial Boulevard to the James Jackson Parkway/ Hamilton E. Holmes Drive Intersection from Fort Street, NE to Krog Street, NE In its entirety Between 3rd and 5th Streets In its entirety West Wesley Road to Lakeview Avenue In its entirety North from Woodbine to Hosea Williams Drive, west from Arkwright, east to Hosea Williams Drive, and west from Arkwright to Moreland Avenue

Street Extent Downtown Peachtree Street Peachtree Center Central Avenue Marietta Street International Boulevard Auburn Avenue Cypress Street Cypress Street Dutch Valley Road Dutch Valley Place Westminister Way Somerset Terrace Bonaventure Avenue North Avenue Seventh Street Baker Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Decatur Street to Ralph McGill Boulevard Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Decatur Street Peachtree Street to Techwood Drive Courtland Street to Marietta Street Courtland Street to Spring Street 5th Street to Peachtree Place Peachtree Street to West Peachtree Street In its entirety In its entirety In its entirety From Ponce de Leon Avenue to North Avenue From Ponce de Leon Avenue to North Avenue From Somerset Terrace to Bonaventure Avenue West Peachtree Street to Peachtree Street Grant Park Boulevard Atlanta Avenue Cherokee Avenue Memorial Drive to Atlanta Avenue Boulevard to Cherokee Avenue Atlanta Avenue to Memorial Drive Maddox Park Bankhead Highway Marietta Boulevard Ashby Street to Westlake Avenue Bankhead Highway to Marietta Boulevard Buckhead Peachtree Street Pharr Road East Paces Ferry Road Roswell Road Buckhead Avenue Bolling Way Piedmont Road Lenox Road East Wesley to Lenox Road Piedmont Avenue to Peachtree Street Peachtree Street to Piedmont Avenue Peachtree Street to Piedmont Avenue Peachtree Street to East Paces Ferry Road East Paces Ferry Road to Pharr Road Pharr Road to Lenox Road (Loop) Peachtree Street to East Paces Ferry Road Collier Park Fairburn Road Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Fairburn Road to Bolton Piedmont Park 10th Street Piedmont Avenue Park Drive Monroe Monroe and Piedmont Avenue 10th to Monroe Washington Park Simpson Road Ashby Street Ashby Street to Westlake Drive MLK to Bankhead Street Extent Mosley Park Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chappel Road Westlake Drive Westlake Drive and Chappel Street MLK to Simpson Road MLK to Simpson Road John A. White Park Cascade Road Campbellton Road Lee Street Ashby Street Greenbriar Pkwy.

East and west from Mt. Gilead Rd. and Stanton Road North and south from I-20 to Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. North and south from I-20 to Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. North and south from Continental Colony Pkwy. to Campbellton Road Wilson Mill Park Baker Ferry Wilson Mill Road Wilson Mill Road to Boulder Park Midtown 5th Street 6th Street Charles Allen Drive Vedado Way Lakeview Avenue St. Charles Avenue St. Charles Way Ponce De Leon Court Greenwood Avenue Monroe Circle Ponce De Leon Avenue Durant Place 4th Street Argonne Avenue Myrtle Street Penn Avenue Piedmont Avenue Kennesaw Avenue Miscellaneous All interior streets in the area bounded by Northside Drive from McDaniel Street to Mitchell Street;

Mitchell Street From Northside Drive to Spring Street;

Spring Street From Mitchell Street to Peters Street;

Peters Street From Spring Street to McDaniel Street; and McDaniel Street from Peters Street to Northside Drive.

Said "No cruising zone" shall also include all of the above-referenced segments of the thoroughfares indicated, with the exception of Northside Drive which is excluded from the zone. (A map of said area is attached to this ordinance.)

Note—The map referenced in subsection (a)(2) of this section is not set out herein, but available as an attachment to Ord. No. 2007-66.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Secs. 150-297—150-299. Reserved.

Sec. 150-300. Purpose.

Sec. 150-301. Prior agreements with MARTA not superseded.

No provision of the rapid transit contract assistance agreement by and between the City of Atlanta and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority ("MARTA") and other parties as it exists now or as it is from time to time amended shall be superseded by this article. To the extent that any term of this article is in conflict with the rapid transit contract assistance agreement, it is the intent of the City of Atlanta that the interpretation which preserves the term of such agreement shall be preferred. (Ord. No. 2014-55(14-O-1559), § 1(Attach. A), 12-10-14)

Sec. 150-302. Operation of buses under authority of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority or local government authorities.

Unless the activities regulated by this article are permitted by other laws or by contracts approved by the City of Atlanta, or by memoranda approved by the commissioner, buses operated by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and/or other local authorities that are subject to regulation by the City of Atlanta pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 32-9-11 shall not be subject to the regulations that are applicable to intercity bus operators. (Ord. No. 2014-55(14-O-1559), § 1(Attach. A), 12-10-14)

Sec. 150-303. General applicability to all buses and public rights-ofway.

Sec. 150-304. Use of mass transit terminals required.

Sec. 150-305. Right-of-way permits required.

No intercity bus shall occupy any portion of the public right-of-way for loading or unloading of passengers unless the bus operator holds a permit issued by the commissioner, unless said bus operator is subject to an exception set forth in this article or by other laws or by contracts approved by the City of Atlanta, or by memoranda approved by the commissioner. (Ord. No. 2014-55(14-O-1559), § 1(Attach. A), 1210-14)

Sec. 150-306 Right-of-way permits for intercity bus loading and unloading.

Sec. 150-307. Applications for right-of-way permits for intercity bus service.

Sec. 150-308. Public notice of right-of-way permit application.

Sec. 150-309. Amendments to the right-ofway permit.

Sec. 150-310. Renewal of right-of-way permits.

Sec. 150-311. Violations related to right-ofway permits and associated fines.

Sec. 150-312. Suspension and revocation of permits.

Sec. 150-313. Review of administrative decisions.

An aggrieved permit applicant or permit holder shall have the right to appeal an adverse decision of the commissioner in the following manner.

Appeals of application denials, or of permit suspension or revocation. An appeal of a denial of a permit application, or an appeal of a suspension or revocation of a permit shall be submitted by the applicant or permit holder to the commissioner. Such appeal shall be in the form of a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The appellant may include with the written appeal all evidentiary materials that the appellant wishes to submit in support of the appellant's position. The appeal shall be filed with the commissioner within ten business days after the notice of denial of an application or of a suspension or revocation is issued. Notices of appeal may be sent by regular mail and shall be presumed to have been received three days after mailing.

Sec. 150-314. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, all words shall have their ordinary and customary meaning and the following words and phrases shall have the meanings stated herein, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Adjacent property owner means a person who owns the private property nearest the curb where the intercity bus operator plans to establish an intercity bus passenger loading zone. The adjacent property owner is on the same side of the street as the intercity bus passenger loading zone.

Bus means a motor vehicle with a seating capacity for nine or more occupants, including the driver (except for personal passenger vehicles) or any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more people.

Charter bus means a bus hired by an entity or individual for a specific purpose.

Commissioner means the commissioner of the department of transportation or a designee.

Department means the department of transportation or a component part thereof or any successor.

Entity means a utility, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind or a person engaging in commercial activities.

Individual means a person not acting as an entity.

Intercity bus means a bus used for intercity bus service.

Intercity bus service (also called a longdistance, express, long-haul, or highway bus or coach service) means a public transport service for the general public that carries passengers significant distances between different cities, towns, or other populated areas that operates with limited stops over fixed routes, and that has the capacity for transporting baggage carried by passengers.

Intercity bus service operator means a company that provides intercity bus service.

Intercity bus service passenger loading zone means a segment of a curb lane designated by signs prohibiting general purpose parking or standing to facilitate loading and unloading of passengers for an intercity bus service.

Occupy means the parking, of a bus in the public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City of Atlanta for any purpose.

Permit means a document issued by the commissioner which is evidence of the commissioner's approval for the use of the public rightof-way by an intercity bus service operator where required by this article.

Public right-of-way or right-of-way means generally property of any interest therein, whether or not in the form of a strip, for or devoted to (a) public transportation purposes; or (b) the placement of utility easements and other traditional uses along a transportation route, whether by dedication, prescription or otherwise, as well as the spaces above and below.

"Street" means the surface of, as well as the spaces below, any and all paved or unpaved public roads consistent with GA. Code Ann. § 32-1-3(24) 1998. "Street" shall include the land area set aside for public uses as a travel way for vehicular traffic, pedestrian access, public utilities and other uses. (Ord. No. 2014-55(14-O-1559), § 1(Attach. A), 12-10-14; Ord. No. 2020-30(20-O-1377), § 27, 6-24-20)

Secs. 150-315—150-399. Reserved.

ARTICLE X. SHAREABLE MOBILITY DEVICES*

Sec. 150-400. Definitions.

As used in this article, unless specifically stated otherwise, the following terms shall mean and include:

Mobility device system operator ( operator ) is a private entity that owns and operates a shareable dock or dockless mobility device system.

Mobility device means an electric/motorized device that permits an individual to move or be moved freely which shall include, but not be limited to, e-scooters and shall exclude bicycles, e-bicycles, and any motor vehicle required to be registered with the state in accordance with state law, or the operation of which is otherwise governed by state law.

*Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2025-31(25-O-1444), § 1, adopted Aug. 18, 2025, repealed the former Art. X, §§ 150-400—150408, and enacted a new Art. X as set out herein. The former Art. X pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2019-01(18-O-1322), § 1, 1-16-19; Ord. No. 201946(19-O-1429), § 1, 8-19-19; Ord. No. 2020-06(20-O-1019), § 1, 1-30-20; Ord. No. 2020-17(20-O-1174), § 1, 3-9-20; Ord. No. 2020-30(20-O-1377), §§ 28, 29, 6-24-20; Ord. No. 202211(22-O-1275), § 1, 5-11-22.

Shareable mobility device means an electric/ motorized or human-powered device that permits an individual to move or be moved freely, is available for rent to the general public for shortterm one-way trips without the installation of any infrastructure in the public right-of-way and shall include, but not be limited to, a bicycle/ebicycle, scooter/e-scooter and shall exclude any motor vehicle required to be registered with the state, in accordance with state law.

Shareable mobility device contract ( mobility device contract ) means a contract required to operate a shareable mobility device system within the city.

Shareable mobility device system is a fleet of shareable mobility devices operated by private entities that provide the general public with shareable mobility devices. (Ord. No. 2025-31(25-O-1444), § 1, 8-18-25)

Sec. 150-401. Contract requirements.

In addition to any other language required by the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, and requirements incorporated into the agreement through the solicitation process, the mobility device contract must include the following requirements:

Sec. 150-402. Enforcement.

Upon a determination that an authorized operator is in violation of this chapter or any administrative regulations promulgated by the department of transportation, the City of Atlanta shall issue notice, administrative fine, or issue a citation. Notices of violation or citations may result in:

Sec. 150-403. Safety.

Authorized shareable mobility devices operated within the city, and authorized operators, shall comply with the following requirements:

Sec. 150-404. Parking.

Sec. 150-405. Operations.

Chapters 151—153 RESERVED Chapter 154 UTILITIES* Article I. In General Sec. 154-1. Additional qualifications of the commissioner of watershed management; additional duties of the commissioner of watershed management.

Sec. 154-2. Functions and duties of the office of water treatment and reclamation.

Sec. 154-3. Functions and duties of the office of watershed protection. Sec. 154-4. Functions and duties of the office of engineering services. Sec. 154-5. Functions and duties of the office of linear infrastructure operations. Sec. 154-6. Functions and duties of the office of customer care and billing services. Sec. 154-7. Functions and duties of the office of the commissioner of watershed management. Sec. 154-8. Functions and duties of the office of financial administration. Sec. 154-9. Reserved. Sec. 154-10. Reserved. Secs. 154-11—154-25. Reserved.

Article II. Water and Sewer Billing and Adjustment Procedures Sec. 154-26. Definitions. Sec. 154-27. Water and sewer appeals board. Sec. 154-28. Adjustments. Sec. 154-29. Adjustment process. Sec. 154-30. Right of appeal. Sec. 154-31. Judicial review. Secs. 154-32—154-50. Reserved.

Article III. Water Division 1. Generally Sec. 154-51. Definitions. Sec. 154-52. Right of entry; penalties for interference. Sec. 154-53. Administration of department of water; establishment of rules and regulations. Sec. 154-55. Supplying water for swimming and other pools. Sec. 154-56. Preparation and implementation of capital improvement program. Sec. 154-57. Acquiring and maintaining watershed. Sec. 154-58. Reserved. Sec. 154-59. Authority to prohibit waste of water. Secs. 154-60—154-62. Reserved. Sec. 154-63. Turning off water for violation. Sec. 154-64. Turning off water for emergency or necessity. Sec. 154-65. Extension of water system beyond city limits.

*Editor’s note—It should be noted that Ord. No. 2007-(07-O-0956), § 16, approved June 26, 2007, provides that this ordinance shall "sunset" on June 26, 2010.

Cross references—Department of public works, § 2-461 et seq.; solid waste, ch. 130. State law references—Constitutional grant of home rule powers, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II; specific grant of constitutional authority relative to municipal utilities, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, ¶ III(a)(2), (a)(7), (a)(8); statutory grant of home rule powers, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-1 et seq.; authority to acquire water and sewer systems, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-4.

Sec. 154-66. Cross-connection control/backflow prevention program; enforcement.

Sec. 154-67. Authority to design, install, extend and inspect water pipes and mains and to charge the cost thereof to property owners, developers or contractors; authority to approve the design and installation of water pipes and mains by private developers and authority to charge inspection and other fees.

Sec. 154-67.1. Rates associated with private water main and fire hydrant installation.

Sec. 154-68. Water meter charges; location and sizes of water meters in new construction.

Sec. 154-69. Charges and penalty for turning off water, plugging service or removing meter.

Sec. 154-70. Using water through unauthorized connection. Sec. 154-71. Effect of fraudulent representation or unauthorized use of water. Sec. 154-72. Obstructing or damaging meters or devices. Sec. 154-73. Water use restrictions. Sec. 154-73.1. Purpose and intent. Sec. 154-73.2. Definitions. Sec. 154-73.3. Predrought mitigation strategies and drought response strate-gies. Sec. 154-73.4. Exemptions. Sec. 154-73.5. Authority to restrict water usage to avoid or relieve a local water shortage, or during emergency conditions. Sec. 154-73.6. Enforcement, penalties for violation and termination of service. Sec. 154-73.7. Rulemaking authority. Sec. 154-73.8. Severability. Sec. 154-74. Outdoor water requirements for large landscapes. Sec. 154-74.1. Purpose. Sec. 154-74.2. Definitions. Sec. 154-74.3. Avoiding water waste through design. Sec. 154-74.4. Large landscape irrigation system requirements. Sec. 154-74.5. Compliance self-certifications for 1" and larger service connec-tions. Secs. 154-75—154-78. Reserved. Sec. 154-79. Reserved. Secs. 154-80—154-90. Reserved.

Division 2. Fire Hydrants Sec. 154-91. Installation of detector meter or fire line meter on private unmetered fire service systems having fire hydrants.

Sec. 154-92. Connections for fire service and water meters. Sec. 154-93. Possession of key to fire hydrant. Sec. 154-94. Use and misuse of fire hydrants. Secs. 154-95, 154-96. Reserved. Sec. 154-97. Charges for use. Secs. 154-98—154-110. Reserved.

Division 3. Rates, Charges and Related Matters Sec. 154-111. Authority to fix water rates. Sec. 154-112. Established. Sec. 154-113. Charges for water connections and setting meters. Sec. 154-114. Deposits for water service. Sec. 154-114.1. Establishment of water service. Sec. 154-115. Residential customers served through single meter.

Supp. No. 74 Sec. 154-115.1. Charge for notification of termination of service to residents of multiple dwelling units.

Sec. 154-116. Installation of separate water meters for individual units of groups of single-family dwellings.

Sec. 154-117. Charges made to trailer parks. Sec. 154-118. Water and wastewater systems security surcharge. Sec. 154-119. Temporary use of water by contractors and others. Sec. 154-120. Nonpayment of bills. Secs. 154-121—154-129. Reserved. Sec. 154-130. Care and conserve program. Secs. 154-131—154-140. Reserved.

Article IV. Sewer Construction and Assessments Division 1. Generally Sec. 154-141. Definitions. Sec. 154-142. Adoption of rules and regulations. Sec. 154-143. Administration. Sec. 154-144. Ordinance for construction. Sec. 154-145. Plans and specifications generally. Sec. 154-146. Contents of plans and specifications. Sec. 154-147. Design criteria. Sec. 154-148. Stormwater. Sec. 154-149. Construction and connection of sewer outside city. Sec. 154-150. Maintenance of sewers outside city. Sec. 154-151. Building over or filling over city sewers. Sec. 154-152. Connection of surface water drains to sanitary sewers. Sec. 154-153. Placing obstruction in stream or drain. Sec. 154-154. Obstructing catchbasins, drop inlets and other entrances to sewers and drains. Sec. 154-155. Private decentralized wastewater systems prohibited. Secs. 154-156—154-165. Reserved.

Division 2. Assessments Sec. 154-166. Lien against property. Sec. 154-167. Amount where sewer laid in street; right of abutting property owners to connect. Sec. 154-168. Payment for privilege of connecting to sewer when assessment not made. Sec. 154-169. Payment when pumping required for service. Sec. 154-170. Report and record of completion of work. Sec. 154-171. Charges for additional connections. Sec. 154-172. Conditions for construction of private sewers. Sec. 154-173. Charges for sewers laid by developer for use of development. Secs. 154-174—154-195. Reserved.

Article V. Sewage Disposal Division 1. Generally Sec. 154-196. Definitions Sec. 154-197. Abbreviations. Sec. 154-198. Findings and purposes. Sec. 154-199. Public nuisance. Secs. 154-200—154-210. Reserved.

Supp. No. 74 Division 2. Administration and Enforcement Subdivision I. General Provisions Sec. 154-211. Confidential information. Sec. 154-212. Notification of pretreatment standards promulgation. Sec. 154-213. Right to object. Sec. 154-214. Reporting requirements for the permittee. Sec. 154-215. Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste. Sec. 154-216. Maintenance of records. Secs. 154-217—154-225. Reserved.

Subdivision II. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Sec. 154-226. Required permitted discharges. Sec. 154-227. Industrial wastewater discharge permitting process. Sec. 154-228. Conditions for issuance of permits. Sec. 154-229. Permit duration. Sec. 154-230. Permit transfer. Secs. 154-231—154-240. Reserved.

Subdivision III. Inspection, Monitoring, and Entry Sec. 154-241. Installation, location, and maintenance of monitoring manhole. Sec. 154-242. Inspection, testing, and observation. Sec. 154-243. Standards for sampling, measurements, testing and analysis of wastewater. Secs. 154-244—154-255. Reserved.

Subdivision IV. Enforcement Procedures Sec. 154-256. Notification of user of violation. Sec. 154-257. Compliance meetings. Sec. 154-258. Show cause hearing. Sec. 154-259. Citation to municipal court. Sec. 154-260. Assessment of damages. Sec. 154-261. Disconnection for violation. Sec. 154-262. Consent agreements. Sec. 154-263. Significant noncompliance. Sec. 154-264. Publication of list of violators. Sec. 154-265. Federal, state and municipal enforcement. Sec. 154-266. Revocation of permits. Sec. 154-267. Penalty for violation. Secs. 154-268—154-275. Reserved.

Division 3. Rates and Charges Sec. 154-276. Establishment of charges. Sec. 154-277. Sewer service charge. Sec. 154-278. Industrial wastewater surcharges. Sec. 154-279. Reserved. Sec. 154-280. Billing procedure. Sec. 154-281. Payment of bills. Sec. 154-282. Annual analysis. Secs. 154-283—154-295. Reserved.

Division 4. Discharge Restrictions Sec. 154-296. Discharge of septic tanks. Sec. 154-297. City of Atlanta Grease Management Ordinance. Sec. 154-297.00. Definitions.

Sec. 154-297.01. Food processing, sales, and/or service establishment (grease trap) regulations/new installation.

Sec. 154-297.02. Food service establishment (grease trap) regulations/existing installations.

Sec. 154-297.03. Maintenance and inspection requirements for new and existing grease traps.

Sec. 154-298. Discharge to storm sewers regulated. Sec. 154-299. General discharge prohibitions. Sec. 154-300. National categorical pretreatment standards. Sec. 154-301. Specific pollutant limitations. Sec. 154-302. Pretreatment of waste. Sec. 154-303. Protection against potential discharge problems, including slug loadings. Sec. 154-304. Bypassing. Sec. 154-305. Upset provision. Sec. 154-306. Prohibited discharge provision. Sec. 154-307. Sewage pumping station specifications. Secs. 154-308—154-315. Reserved.

Article VI. Reserved ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL