Suwanee is a Phase II MS4 permittee under GAEPD NPDES Permit GAR041000. Post-construction stormwater required for sites disturbing 1+ acre per GA Stormwater Management Manual. Water quality (WQv) and channel protection (CPv) volumes must be managed.
Code Ch. 34 Article III implements MS4 program: illicit discharge detection & elimination (IDDE), construction runoff control, and post-construction BMPs (bioretention, detention ponds). Annual reporting to GAEPD. This stormwater 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.
Illicit discharge (dumping into storm drain): fines up to $1,000 per occurrence plus cleanup costs. Failed post-construction BMPs: enforcement until corrected.
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Suwanee enforces Gwinnett County's animal nuisance ordinance. Continuous barking for 15+ minutes or intermittent barking for 30+ minutes constitutes a nuisan...
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Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM is prohibited. Outdoor events at Town Center Park and commercial venues require a sound permit from...
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Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays and holidays in Suwanee. Outside these windows requires a speci...
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RVs, boats, and trailers in Suwanee residential zones must be stored in side or rear yards, screened from street view, per Suwanee Unified Development Code (...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Suwanee Code Enforcement handles inoperable vehicles on residential proper...
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