Grass and weeds on occupied residential lots may not exceed 12 inches. Code enforcement issues notice, then $250+ fines and city abatement if uncorrected.
Lawrenceville property maintenance standards (following the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference) require grass and weeds under 12 inches. On notice, the owner has typically 7-10 days to cut. If not cut, the city hires a contractor, liens the property for the cost, and assesses an administrative fee. Vacant lots under development may be allowed longer grass if maintained as natural meadow per code.
Warning notice first; then $250-$500 fine plus actual abatement cost (typically $150-$300) as property lien.
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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