8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Gwinnett County Code limits grass and weeds to 12 inches maximum on occupied residential lots. Overgrown lots cited as nuisance; county can abate and place lien for cost recovery.
Property owners in Gwinnett may trim neighbor tree branches that cross property lines under Georgia common law, limited to the boundary. Removal of healthy trees may trigger Gwinnett tree protection ordinance permit requirements.
Gwinnett County tree protection ordinance (UDO Title 4) requires tree preservation, replacement, and buffer zones. Removal of specimen trees and work in buffers requires county approval. Applies to development and redevelopment activity.
Gwinnett County nuisance ordinance treats weeds and grass over 12 inches as a public nuisance. Code Enforcement notices, abatement, and liens used for non-compliance. Applies to occupied residences and vacant lots alike.
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources follows Georgia EPD outdoor water rules: odd/even address schedule and daily outdoor irrigation restricted to 4 PM-10 AM year-round per Georgia Water Stewardship Act.
Rainwater harvesting legal in Gwinnett County under Georgia Amendment to International Plumbing Code. Rain barrels and cisterns for outdoor irrigation allowed; non-potable indoor uses require plumbing permit and backflow prevention.
Gwinnett County encourages native Piedmont plants through UDO landscape standards and the University of Georgia Extension. No prohibition on native meadow-style landscaping, though 12-inch grass/weed height rule still applies.
Gwinnett County has no specific artificial turf prohibition. Installation generally permitted on residential lots subject to drainage, stormwater, and HOA rules. Impervious surface coverage limits may apply under UDO.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
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