Holiday lights and decorations permitted on private residences without permit. Commercial holiday displays may need temporary sign permit. Must not create hazards or obstruct views.
Lawrenceville Sign Ordinance generally exempts residential holiday/seasonal decorations from permit requirements. Displays must not: obstruct driver sightlines at intersections or driveways, create fire hazards, or cause excessive light trespass onto neighboring property. Commercial holiday banners and inflatables on business property may require temporary sign permit if over 32 sq ft. Post-holiday removal expected within reasonable time (typically 30 days after holiday).
Lawrenceville, GA
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...
Lawrenceville, GA
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...
Lawrenceville, GA
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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