Beekeeping allowed in residential zones under Suwanee zoning ordinance. Georgia Department of Agriculture registration required. Typical Gwinnett-area setbacks apply.
Suwanee permits residential beekeeping as an accessory use. Georgia Department of Agriculture apiary registration is required annually under state law. Typical local requirements include hive setbacks from property lines (commonly 10-25 feet), flyway barriers of 6+ feet when hives are within 25 feet of property lines, and a water source on the property. Check the current Suwanee Unified Development Code for specific hive count limits.
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Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM is prohibited. Outdoor events at Town Center Park and commercial venues require a sound permit from...
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Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays and holidays in Suwanee. Outside these windows requires a speci...
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