Georgia DNR prohibits feeding of deer (GA Code §27-3-9) and bears statewide. Gwinnett County discourages wildlife feeding that creates nuisances. Bird feeders generally permitted but should not attract rodents or bears.
Georgia Code §27-3-9 and DNR rules prohibit intentional feeding of deer (attracts disease, baiting concerns) and bears. Gwinnett County has growing deer and occasional black bear populations in the Chattahoochee corridor. Feeding wildlife that attracts rats, raccoons, or creates neighborhood complaints can be cited as a nuisance under Gwinnett Code. Bird feeders are allowed but should be managed to prevent rodent attraction.
Gwinnett County, GA
Gwinnett County Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 10) treats persistent barking as public nuisance. 20+ minutes continuous or intermittent barking disturbing...
Gwinnett County, GA
Amplified music audible at property line after 11 PM prohibited in unincorporated Gwinnett. Outdoor events require special event permit from county.
Gwinnett County, GA
UDO §230-20.4 restricts RVs, boats, and trailers in residential zones to side/rear yard, behind the front building line. Max one RV per lot. Cannot be occupi...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles in unincorporated areas. Co...
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Driveways must be paved (concrete/asphalt/pavers) within 20 ft of right-of-way per UDO §230-5.2. One curb cut per lot unless corner lot. Max 30% front-yard c...
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UDO §230-20.5 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 12,500 lbs GVWR, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, or vehicles with 2+ axles in residential zones. Serv...
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