No defensible-space law in Lawrenceville. Property maintenance code requires removal of dead vegetation, overgrowth creating fire hazard, and brush within 10 ft of structures.
Unlike western US wildfire states, Georgia does not mandate defensible-space zones. Lawrenceville relies on its property maintenance/nuisance code and grass-height ordinance (typical 12-inch limit) to address fire fuel. GFC may issue burn-ban orders during drought. Gwinnett Fire Marshal may cite properties creating fire hazards.
Property maintenance citation; fines typically $100-$500 per day until abated.
Lawrenceville, GA
Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Lawrenceville Code Enforcement investigates property maintenance violation...
Lawrenceville, GA
Commercial vehicles over 1-ton rating or with commercial lettering prohibited from overnight parking in residential zones. Semi-trucks and trailers banned in...
Lawrenceville, GA
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link restricted from front yards. Historic district requires tradition...
Lawrenceville, GA
Retaining walls over 4 ft (measured from bottom of footing) require building permit and engineered design. Walls in setbacks must not affect drainage onto ne...
Lawrenceville, GA
Front yard fences max 4 ft; side and rear yard fences max 6 ft in residential zones. Fences over 6 ft require building permit. Corner lot sight-triangle rest...
Lawrenceville, GA
Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches tall per GA Residential Code Appendix G (IRC). Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Openings cannot exceed 4 i...
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