Property owners responsible for trimming trees overhanging streets and sidewalks. Suwanee requires clearance heights for ROW. Powerline trimming handled by Georgia Power/Jackson EMC.
Suwanee Code requires property owners keep tree limbs trimmed to maintain minimum clearance over streets (typically 14 feet) and sidewalks (typically 8 feet). The city may issue abatement notices for hazardous overhangs obstructing visibility, signage, or traffic. Utility line trimming is performed by Georgia Power or Jackson EMC within their easements. Significant tree pruning on protected/heritage trees may require review under the tree protection ordinance.
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Suwanee enforces Gwinnett County's animal nuisance ordinance. Continuous barking for 15+ minutes or intermittent barking for 30+ minutes constitutes a nuisan...
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Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM is prohibited. Outdoor events at Town Center Park and commercial venues require a sound permit from...
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Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays and holidays in Suwanee. Outside these windows requires a speci...
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RVs, boats, and trailers in Suwanee residential zones must be stored in side or rear yards, screened from street view, per Suwanee Unified Development Code (...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Suwanee Code Enforcement handles inoperable vehicles on residential proper...
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Suwanee UDC requires residential driveways be paved (concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers). Max width at right-of-way typically 20–24 ft for single-family. ...
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