6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard chickens allowed primarily in agricultural zones (RA-200) under Gwinnett UDO. Most standard residential zones (R-100, R-75) do not permit livestock. Roosters discouraged near neighbors due to noise.
Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances Title 10 requires dogs to be on a leash or under physical restraint when off the owner's property. Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement Center handles impoundment.
Gwinnett County has NO breed-specific legislation. GA Code §4-8-30 preempts counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific ordinances. Dangerous dog classification is based on behavior only.
Beekeeping permitted in Gwinnett County, primarily in agricultural (RA-200) and larger residential zones. GA Department of Agriculture registration required. Hive setback and density limits apply in residential areas per UDO.
Exotic pets regulated under GA Code §27-5-4. Wild animals (big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, alligators) require Georgia DNR license or are prohibited. Gwinnett follows state list; no additional county ban.
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.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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