Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Gwinnett County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
In the MU-R Regional Mixed-Use District, unincorporated Gwinnett caps base development at 3.0 FAR and 75 feet, but developers can earn bonus FAR up to 5.0 through listed amenities.
Gwinnett MU-R Density Bonus Program
Some RestrictionsGwinnett County UDO § 213-70
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and maximum height of development, without density bonuses, within the MU-R District shall be 3.0 FAR and 75 feet in maximum height, unless otherwise approved as a zoning condition by the Board of Commissioners or through density bonuses outlined in this UDO. Additional bonuses as listed below may be granted by the Director or as a zoning condition by the Board of Com...
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