Suwanee enforces the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) against blighted properties. Accumulation of junk, derelict structures, and pest harborage trigger code enforcement action.
Suwanee Code of Ordinances adopts the IPMC to address blight. Code enforcement issues notices of violation with 10-30 days to cure. Unresolved violations lead to municipal court citations, fines up to $1,000 per day, and in severe cases city abatement with liens against the property. Gwinnett County tax liens for blight abatement are enforceable against title.
Notice of violation issued first; unresolved violations $500-$1,000/day. City abatement costs become tax liens.
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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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