Artificial turf permitted in rear/side yards but typically restricted in required front yard landscape areas. No statewide preemption like in some drought states.
Lawrenceville has no artificial turf ban, but the zoning ordinance's landscape standards for front yards generally require living ground cover (sod, mulch, plantings). Artificial turf is commonly approved for backyards, pet areas, sport courts, and pool surrounds. HOA covenants in newer Gwinnett subdivisions may be stricter or prohibit entirely. Turf must meet drainage requirements and cannot impede stormwater flow.
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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