Feeding wildlife that creates a nuisance or attracts bears, coyotes, or deer to residential areas is prohibited. Georgia DNR regulates deer baiting and feeding on private land.
Lawrenceville code prohibits feeding wildlife in a manner that causes a public nuisance or sanitation issue (e.g., rats, raccoons). Intentional feeding of coyotes, foxes, and bears is discouraged and may violate GA DNR rules under O.C.G.A. §27-3-9. Bird feeders are permitted but must be maintained to prevent rodent infestation. Deer feeding on private property is regulated during hunting season by DNR.
Lawrenceville, GA
Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Lawrenceville Code Enforcement investigates property maintenance violation...
Lawrenceville, GA
Commercial vehicles over 1-ton rating or with commercial lettering prohibited from overnight parking in residential zones. Semi-trucks and trailers banned in...
Lawrenceville, GA
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link restricted from front yards. Historic district requires tradition...
Lawrenceville, GA
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...
Lawrenceville, GA
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...
Lawrenceville, GA
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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