Residential holiday decorations (Christmas lights, inflatables, etc.) generally exempt from sign ordinance. Must not block sight triangles or create traffic hazard.
Temporary holiday decorations on private residential property are content-based speech protected under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Snellville's sign ordinance cannot distinguish holiday displays from other temporary signs based on content. Practical rules: displays must not obstruct driver sight triangles at intersections, not encroach on public ROW, not create glare onto streets. Noise-making displays subject to standard noise ordinance 11 PM-7 AM quiet hours.
Sight triangle obstruction: removal order; $50-$250 fine. Noise violations: separate enforcement.
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Amplified music plainly audible at property lines or beyond 100 feet prohibited, especially during quiet hours (11 PM-7 AM). Commercial establishments along ...
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Persistent barking disturbing neighbors violates Snellville's noise ordinance and Gwinnett County animal control rules. Continuous barking for 10+ minutes or...
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RVs, boats, and trailers generally prohibited in front yards in residential zones. Must be stored in rear/side yard behind setback line, often screened. Temp...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Snellville Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles on residential p...
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On-street parking permitted where not prohibited by signage. Vehicles cannot block driveways, fire hydrants (15 ft), mailboxes, or intersections (20 ft). Par...
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Commercial vehicles over 3/4 ton or with commercial signage/equipment (dump trucks, box trucks, tractor-trailers) prohibited overnight in residential zones. ...
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