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).
Gwinnett is a certified local issuing authority under the GA Erosion & Sedimentation Act. Projects require GSWCC Level 1A/1B certified design professional, BMP plan, and NPDES coverage for 1+ acre disturbance. Buffer variances require EPD approval. County inspectors conduct routine site inspections.
Stop-work orders; daily civil penalties up to $2,500 per day per violation under state law; mandatory restoration; NPDES enforcement for larger sites.
Gwinnett County, GA
Gwinnett County Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 10) treats persistent barking as public nuisance. 20+ minutes continuous or intermittent barking disturbing...
Gwinnett County, GA
Amplified music audible at property line after 11 PM prohibited in unincorporated Gwinnett. Outdoor events require special event permit from county.
Gwinnett County, GA
UDO §230-20.4 restricts RVs, boats, and trailers in residential zones to side/rear yard, behind the front building line. Max one RV per lot. Cannot be occupi...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles in unincorporated areas. Co...
Gwinnett County, GA
Driveways must be paved (concrete/asphalt/pavers) within 20 ft of right-of-way per UDO §230-5.2. One curb cut per lot unless corner lot. Max 30% front-yard c...
Gwinnett County, GA
UDO §230-20.5 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 12,500 lbs GVWR, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, or vehicles with 2+ axles in residential zones. Serv...
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