Driveways must be paved (concrete/asphalt/pavers) within 20 ft of right-of-way per UDO §230-5.2. One curb cut per lot unless corner lot. Max 30% front-yard coverage.
Gwinnett UDO §230-5 requires residential driveways to be paved with a hard surface (concrete, asphalt, or interlocking pavers) from the road right-of-way to at least 20 ft onto the lot. Gravel is allowed only beyond this paved apron. Each single-family lot is limited to one curb cut; corner lots may have two (one per street frontage). Driveway and parking areas combined cannot cover more than 30% of the required front yard to preserve landscaping. A Gwinnett Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit is required before constructing or widening a driveway connection to a county road.
Code citation + order to pave within 30 days. Unauthorized curb cut: order to restore and fine up to $1,000.
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