Gwinnett County Code limits grass and weeds to 12 inches maximum on occupied residential lots. Overgrown lots cited as nuisance; county can abate and place lien for cost recovery.
Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances (nuisance/property maintenance provisions) requires owners to maintain grass and weeds at 12 inches or less on developed properties. Vacant overgrown lots that harbor vermin or pose fire risk are declared public nuisances. County Code Enforcement issues notices; failure to comply allows county contractor abatement with costs billed to owner or placed as a property lien.
Notice of violation with cure period (typically 7-14 days). Non-compliance: county abates and bills owner; unpaid costs become a lien on the property.
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