Snellville is an NPDES Phase II MS4 permittee. Illicit discharge prohibited. Monthly stormwater utility fee funds infrastructure; new development requires water quality BMPs.
Gwinnett County MS4 area includes Snellville under EPD General Permit GAR041000. City Code Chapter 86 (Stormwater Management) prohibits illicit discharges (anything other than stormwater) to the storm sewer system. Common illicit discharges: car wash soap, paint, oil, sediment, yard debris, pool water with chlorine. Stormwater utility bill on monthly utility statement funds MS4 compliance and maintenance. Post-construction BMPs required for sites disturbing >1 acre.
Illicit discharge: $250-$1,000 civil penalty per day. Repeat: criminal prosecution possible under O.C.G.A. §12-5-20+.
Snellville, GA
Amplified music plainly audible at property lines or beyond 100 feet prohibited, especially during quiet hours (11 PM-7 AM). Commercial establishments along ...
Snellville, GA
Persistent barking disturbing neighbors violates Snellville's noise ordinance and Gwinnett County animal control rules. Continuous barking for 10+ minutes or...
Snellville, GA
RVs, boats, and trailers generally prohibited in front yards in residential zones. Must be stored in rear/side yard behind setback line, often screened. Temp...
Snellville, GA
Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Snellville Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles on residential p...
Snellville, GA
Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in residential zones. Curb cuts require city engineering approval. Parking on front lawns prohibited.
Snellville, GA
Commercial vehicles over 3/4 ton or with commercial signage/equipment (dump trucks, box trucks, tractor-trailers) prohibited overnight in residential zones. ...
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