Rainwater harvesting legal in Georgia under the Water Stewardship Act. Snellville does not prohibit rain barrels or cisterns. GA Plumbing Code governs potable use connections.
Georgia encourages rainwater harvesting — GA Amendments to International Plumbing Code Appendix allow non-potable indoor use (toilet flushing) with proper dual-plumbing and backflow prevention. Outdoor irrigation with rain barrels is unrestricted. Most Snellville homeowners use 50-60 gallon rain barrels with spigots for garden watering. Cisterns >5,000 gallons may need structural review.
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Amplified music plainly audible at property lines or beyond 100 feet prohibited, especially during quiet hours (11 PM-7 AM). Commercial establishments along ...
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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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On-street parking permitted where not prohibited by signage. Vehicles cannot block driveways, fire hydrants (15 ft), mailboxes, or intersections (20 ft). Par...
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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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