Outdoor burning rules in Snellville, GA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning banned May 1-Sept 30 under GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5) — Snellville is in the 54-county Atlanta metro ozone nonattainment area. Year-round burn permit required from GA Forestry Commission.
Gwinnett County is part of the 54-county metro Atlanta summer burn ban zone. Outdoor burning of yard debris is prohibited May 1 through September 30 every year. Outside that window, a free burn permit must be obtained from GA Forestry Commission (gatrees.org or 1-877-652-2876) before lighting any outdoor fire. Burning household garbage, construction debris, tires, and treated wood is prohibited year-round statewide.
Violations: up to $1,000 fine under GAEPD rules. Gwinnett County fire marshal enforces. Repeat violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanor.
Snellville, GA
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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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Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in residential zones. Curb cuts require city engineering approval. Parking on front lawns prohibited.
Snellville, GA
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