Fire pit rules in Snellville, GA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires in approved fire pits allowed year-round when fuel is clean wood (not yard debris). Fire pit must be 25 ft from structures per IFC 307.4. Summer burn ban does not apply to contained cooking/recreational fires.
The GAEPD summer burn ban targets yard debris burning, not small recreational or cooking fires in approved containers. Snellville follows International Fire Code §307.4: recreational fires under 3 ft diameter and 2 ft tall must be 25 ft from structures; portable outdoor fireplaces must be 15 ft away. Use only clean, dry firewood — no trash, leaves, or treated lumber. Extinguish before leaving unattended.
Escaped fires or use of prohibited fuels: fire marshal citation, potential liability for damages.
Snellville, GA
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Persistent barking disturbing neighbors violates Snellville's noise ordinance and Gwinnett County animal control rules. Continuous barking for 10+ minutes or...
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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...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Snellville Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles on residential p...
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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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