Tree removal permit rules in Snellville, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Snellville has a tree preservation ordinance protecting trees by DBH (diameter at breast height). Removal of regulated trees requires permit from city; replacement or mitigation typically required.
Snellville Code of Ordinances tree preservation chapter regulates removal of trees on developed and undeveloped property. Trees above a DBH threshold (typically 6 inches hardwood / 12 inches pine on residential; specimen trees separately protected) require a removal permit. Replacement trees or payment into tree bank required. Emergency/dead/diseased tree removal generally exempt with documentation.
Unpermitted removal of regulated trees: fines up to $1,000 per tree plus replacement mitigation. Specimen tree removal violations significantly higher.
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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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Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in residential zones. Curb cuts require city engineering approval. Parking on front lawns prohibited.
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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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