Land disturbance >1 acre (or any in state waters buffer) requires LDA permit under GA Erosion & Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7) and Suwanee Code Ch. 34. Certified design professional, Es&PC plan, and 25-ft undisturbed state waters buffer (50 ft trout streams) required.
Suwanee is an Issuing Authority under Georgia E&S Act. Applicants submit Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan per GA Green Book. Inspections required. 25-ft undisturbed buffer along state waters per §12-7-6; Suwanee enforces 50-ft zoning buffer on many streams. This erosion control rule under Suwanee's environmental ordinances applies to properties within Suwanee city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Suwanee code enforcement directly or consult the official Georgia municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Disturbance without LDA permit: stop-work plus fines up to $2,500 per day per GA Code §12-7-15. Buffer encroachment requires GAEPD variance.
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