Noxious weeds and overgrowth over 12 inches prohibited. Kudzu, poison ivy, and state-listed noxious weeds must be controlled regardless of height.
In addition to the 12-inch grass-height rule, Lawrenceville property maintenance code requires removal of noxious weeds. Georgia's state noxious weed list (GA Dept of Agriculture Rule 40-4-5) includes kudzu, tropical soda apple, cogongrass, and others. Poison ivy and poison oak near rights-of-way or property lines must be controlled. Fines and city abatement follow the same process as grass-height violations.
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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...
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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...
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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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