Wild and exotic animals require Georgia DNR wild animal license under O.C.G.A. §27-5-4. Many species (primates, large cats, venomous snakes, bears) are prohibited outright.
Georgia DNR Wild Animal regulations (O.C.G.A. §27-5-4 and Rule 391-4-9) list prohibited inherently dangerous animals (Class 1) and regulated species (Class 2). No state license exists for personal pet ownership of Class 1 species—only licensed exhibitors, zoos, and research facilities. Lawrenceville defers to state law; keeping an unlicensed exotic is both a state and local code violation.
Misdemeanor under state law: up to $1,000 fine and 12 months jail. Animal is confiscated. Local code violations stack separately.
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Lawrenceville Code Enforcement investigates property maintenance violation...
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Commercial vehicles over 1-ton rating or with commercial lettering prohibited from overnight parking in residential zones. Semi-trucks and trailers banned in...
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Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link restricted from front yards. Historic district requires tradition...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft (measured from bottom of footing) require building permit and engineered design. Walls in setbacks must not affect drainage onto ne...
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Front yard fences max 4 ft; side and rear yard fences max 6 ft in residential zones. Fences over 6 ft require building permit. Corner lot sight-triangle rest...
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Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches tall per GA Residential Code Appendix G (IRC). Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Openings cannot exceed 4 i...
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