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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Suwanee, GA (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Suwanee, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Suwanee UDC sets minimum yard setbacks by zoning district. R-100 typical: 40 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear. R-75 typical: 35 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear. Corner lots have two front setbacks.

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Structure Height Limits

Suwanee UDC limits structure heights by district. Most residential zones cap primary dwellings at 35 ft or 2.5-3 stories. Accessory structures typically capped at 15 ft. MXD and commercial zones allow greater heights.

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Lot Coverage Limits

Suwanee UDC sets maximum lot coverage (building footprint) by zoning district. R-100 typically allows ~35% coverage; denser districts (RM, MXD) allow higher. Impervious surface limits also apply.

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Looking for Gwinnett County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Suwanee city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Gwinnett County