5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management: residential trash service mandatory in unincorporated areas. Bins must be stored out of public view except 24 hours around pickup day.
Gwinnett County Code Chapter 38 (Minimum Housing Standards) addresses blighted properties. Code enforcement can cite for overgrowth, debris, abandoned vehicles, and structural decay.
Gwinnett County requires vacant lots to be maintained — grass/weeds under 12 inches, no trash accumulation. Owner responsible regardless of residency.
No snow/ice sidewalk clearing ordinance in Gwinnett County. Metro Atlanta rarely has sustained snow. Property owners not required to clear sidewalks after snow events.
Gwinnett County allows garage/yard sales without permit. Typical limit: 2-3 sales per year per household, each 1-3 days. Signs on public right-of-way prohibited.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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