5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Gwinnett County is an MS4 Phase I permittee under GA EPD NPDES. Stormwater Management Ordinance prohibits illicit discharges, requires post-construction BMPs, and funds services via stormwater utility fee on tax bill.
Gwinnett County Soil Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Ordinance enforces GA §12-7 (E&S Act). Land Disturbance Permit required for sites disturbing 5,000+ sq ft; 25-ft undisturbed state waters buffer (50-ft on trout streams).
Not applicable. Gwinnett County is inland in north-central Georgia; no coastal zone jurisdiction. Georgia's Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (§12-5-280+) applies only to the six coastal counties.
Gwinnett County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (UDO Title 2) regulates Chattahoochee River corridor and FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas. Elevation certificates required; lowest floor at or above BFE+3 ft (county freeboard).
Gwinnett UDO Development Regulations require grading permits for significant earthwork. Drainage design must follow the Gwinnett County Stormwater Management Manual; post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development 25-year peak.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
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