No defensible-space law in Gwinnett. County nuisance code (Chapter 30) requires grass/weeds <12 inches and removal of dead/hazardous trees near structures or right-of-way. No WUI zone designation.
Georgia does not have California-style defensible-space zoning. Gwinnett County Code Chapter 30 (Environment) and Chapter 14 (Fire) require property owners to keep vegetation cut below 12 inches and remove dead limbs, fallen trees, and hazardous vegetation threatening structures, power lines, or rights-of-way. Utility companies (Georgia Power, Jackson EMC) handle tree clearance around powerlines. No statutory brush-clearance radius is set. The Fire Marshal may order abatement around structures threatened by wildland fuel.
Code Enforcement citation; 10-30 day cure period typical; county may abate and lien property if owner fails to comply.
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...
Gwinnett County, GA
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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