Snellville, GA

Snellville does not mandate STR liability insurance. Hosts should confirm their homeowner policy permits short-term rental activity or obtain a commercial/STR-specific rider. Airbnb AirCover and VRBO Liability Insurance provide platform-level coverage up to $1 million per booking.

Snellville has no STR-specific occupancy cap. The International Property Maintenance Code, adopted via Georgia's State Minimum Standard Codes, governs - generally 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional occupants, subject to minimum square footage per person and fire-code egress requirements.

Short-term rental guests in Snellville must park on the driveway or legal on-street spaces only. Parking on grass, lawns, or unpaved front yards is prohibited by the property maintenance code. RVs and trailers cannot be stored overnight on the street, and street parking may be limited on narrower residential roads.

Snellville Ord. 2019-15 (Sept 2019) requires a separate Snellville business license for each short-term rental (rentals of 30 consecutive nights or less). Application fee $250 new / $100 renewal, filed with the Planning Department, and a Gwinnett County hotel/motel occupancy tax certificate is required before listing.

Snellville's short-term rental ordinance (Ord. 2019-15) does not impose an annual cap on the total nights a property may be rented, and Georgia has no statewide STR night cap. The only nightly limit is the per-stay definition: an STR is a dwelling rented for 30 consecutive nights or less.

Stays under 90 days subject to: 4% GA state sales tax + Gwinnett County local option sales taxes + hotel-motel excise tax. $5/night state hotel fee (O.C.G.A. §48-13-50.3) also applies.

Snellville requires an occupation tax certificate (business license) for rental operations. Check with City Hall (770-985-3500) before listing on Airbnb/VRBO. No dedicated STR ordinance as of 2025 - zoning compliance required.

STR guests in Snellville must comply with the city noise ordinance. Hosts are liable for guest disturbances. Residential quiet hours of 11 PM to 7 AM are enforced by Gwinnett County Police. Repeat noise complaints can jeopardize a host's occupation tax certificate and business standing.

Commercial vehicles over 3/4 ton or with commercial signage/equipment (dump trucks, box trucks, tractor-trailers) prohibited overnight in residential zones. Contractor pickups/vans under weight limit typically allowed.

Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in residential zones. Curb cuts require city engineering approval. Parking on front lawns prohibited.

On-street parking permitted where not prohibited by signage. Vehicles cannot block driveways, fire hydrants (15 ft), mailboxes, or intersections (20 ft). Parking against traffic flow prohibited per GA Code §40-6-201.

Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Snellville Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles on residential properties.

No local EV charging mandate. Georgia has no statewide EV-ready building code requirement. Homeowners may install Level 2 chargers with standard electrical permit from Snellville.

Overnight on-street parking generally allowed in Snellville residential neighborhoods unless signage prohibits. Vehicles parked on public streets for 72+ hours without moving may be tagged as abandoned under GA Code §40-11-1+.

RVs, boats, and trailers generally prohibited in front yards in residential zones. Must be stored in rear/side yard behind setback line, often screened. Temporary loading allowed 24-72 hours.

Snellville requires a building permit for any pool, spa, or hot tub holding more than 24 inches of water. Plans, site plan, barrier details, and electrical submittal required.

Hot tubs/spas require Snellville electrical permit. Safety cover listed to ASTM F1346 exempts hot tubs from the 48-inch barrier requirement per IRC Appendix G.

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require Snellville building permit and must meet IRC Appendix G barrier requirements. Pool wall (48"+) can serve as barrier if ladder is removable or lockable.

Pool barriers required per GA Residential Code (IRC Appendix G): 48-inch minimum height, self-closing and self-latching gates, latch 54 inches above ground. Applies to all residential pools deeper than 24 inches.

GA Residential Code requires pool alarms or approved safety covers when a door opens directly onto the pool area. Public pools must meet GA DPH Rules 511-3-5.

Barbed wire, razor wire, electrified fencing, and chain link topped with barbs are prohibited in residential zones. Temporary construction fencing excepted. HOA covenants often restrict further (banning chain link entirely, requiring approved colors).

Typical Snellville residential fence limits: 4 ft in front yards, 6 ft in side/rear yards. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions at intersections. Taller fences require zoning variance.

Georgia has no statewide spite fence law. Boundary fence disputes are a common-law nuisance matter. Property owner is responsible for fence on their side of the property line; shared boundary fences require mutual agreement.

Pool barrier required by GA Residential Code (IRC Appendix G): minimum 48 inches tall, self-closing self-latching gate opening outward, no gaps >4 inches. Applies to all residential pools >24 in deep.

Fence permit required in Snellville for most residential fences. Apply through community development department. Fence must comply with height, materials, and setback standards; HOA approval may also be required.

Retaining walls over 4 feet high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) or supporting a surcharge require engineered design and building permit. Walls under 4 ft with no surcharge may not need permit.

Open burning banned May 1-Sept 30 under GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5) — Snellville is in the 54-county Atlanta metro ozone nonattainment area. Year-round burn permit required from GA Forestry Commission.

Snellville does not have a city-specific smoke detector ordinance. O.C.G.A. 25-2-40 governs: every dwelling, apartment, condo, townhouse, motel, hotel, and dormitory must have an approved smoke detector centrally located in the corridor giving access to sleeping rooms, on every story (including cellars/basements but not uninhabitable attics). Gwinnett County Fire Marshal enforces.

No defensible-space ordinance — Snellville is suburban, not in a wildfire zone. Property maintenance code requires removal of dead/diseased trees posing hazard and weeds over typical height limit.

Snellville is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Fully developed suburban area with public water supply, paved roads, and minimal wildland-urban interface.

Recreational fires in approved fire pits allowed year-round when fuel is clean wood (not yard debris). Fire pit must be 25 ft from structures per IFC 307.4. Summer burn ban does not apply to contained cooking/recreational fires.

Consumer fireworks legal under GA HB 110 (2015), allowed 10 AM-9 PM daily, until midnight on July 3-4, Dec 31, Jan 1. Local restrictions enforced through nuisance and noise provisions.

Georgia regulates propane storage statewide through the Safety Fire Commissioner under the Liquefied Petroleum Safety Act, adopting NFPA 58 standards for residential and commercial tanks.

Family daycare homes licensed by GA DECAL (Bright from the Start). State law preempts most local daycare licensing. Snellville requires zoning compliance and occupation tax certificate.

Home occupations in Snellville may not generate customer or client traffic that exceeds normal residential activity. No regular in-person customer visits.

Cottage food operations legal under Georgia Cottage Food License issued by GA Dept of Agriculture. Home kitchen inspection required. Snellville does not add local restrictions beyond state rules.

No signage advertising a home occupation is permitted on residential property in Snellville. The home business must not be visible from the street.

Home occupations permitted in all Snellville residential districts (R-100, R-75, RM) as accessory use. Must be clearly secondary to residential use, conducted entirely within the dwelling, and cause no external evidence of the business.

Unincorporated Gwinnett County permits customary home occupations under UDO § 230-130.3.Q, but only by family members residing in the home, with no exterior business evidence or signage, no group assembly, no on-site sales, and no increase in traffic or parking, plus a required Occupation Tax Certificate.

Accessory dwelling units are not broadly permitted in Snellville's single-family zones (R-100, R-75). GA has no ADU mandate. Second kitchens or in-law suites allowed only as attached additions meeting single-family standards.

Tiny homes on foundations must meet the GA Residential Code and Snellville minimum dwelling size standards. Tiny homes on wheels (RVs/park models) not permitted as permanent residences in Snellville.

Garage conversions in Snellville require a building permit and must maintain required off-street parking. Converting to a separate living unit is not permitted in single-family districts.

Carports in Snellville require a building permit and must meet accessory structure setbacks. Typically attached carports follow principal structure setbacks; detached carports follow accessory setbacks.

Sheds 200 sq ft or larger require a Snellville building permit. All sheds must meet accessory structure setbacks: typically 5 feet from side and rear property lines, behind the rear building line.

Beekeeping allowed in Snellville residential zones under state law. GA Department of Agriculture registration required. No specific hive-count cap in city code; zoning setbacks apply.

Exotic animals regulated under GA §27-5-4 — most large cats, primates, venomous reptiles, and wolves prohibited without DNR permit. Snellville follows state wild animal list.

No specific Snellville ordinance banning wildlife feeding, but nuisance rules apply if feeding attracts rats, raccoons, or coyotes. GA DNR discourages deer feeding (chronic wasting disease risk).

GA §4-8-30 preempts all local breed-specific legislation. Snellville cannot ban or restrict dogs by breed. Dangerous dog laws apply based on individual behavior.

Snellville city limits zoned residential; chickens and livestock generally prohibited in standard R-zones. Agricultural uses require specific zoning district or large-lot exception.

Snellville requires dogs under physical restraint (leash or enclosure) off owner's property. Violations handled by Gwinnett County Animal Welfare & Enforcement under county ordinance.

Georgia criminalizes animal cruelty and neglect statewide under O.C.G.A. 16-12-4, applying uniformly regardless of local ordinances and covering hoarding situations.

Property owners responsible for trimming trees overhanging streets and sidewalks. Utility clearance by Georgia Power / Jackson EMC. Neighbor tree trimming follows common-law self-help to property line.

Artificial turf allowed in Snellville residential yards. No specific prohibition in city code. HOA covenants may restrict; front-yard use sometimes regulated by HOA aesthetic rules.

Snellville limits grass and weeds to 12 inches maximum on improved residential lots. Notice issued, then city may cut and lien property at owner's expense.

Snellville does not prohibit native plant landscaping or 'no-mow' meadows in lieu of lawns, but the 12-inch grass/weed height rule still applies. Native landscape plans can exempt specific areas if maintained.

Snellville has a tree preservation ordinance protecting trees by DBH (diameter at breast height). Removal of regulated trees requires permit from city; replacement or mitigation typically required.

Year-round 4 PM–10 AM outdoor watering rule per GA Rule 391-3-30 (Water Stewardship Act). Snellville water served by Gwinnett County DWR. Drought restrictions add further limits.

Same 12-inch limit as grass height applies to weeds. Noxious weeds and kudzu on developed property subject to nuisance abatement. Code Enforcement issues notice before city cuts and liens.

Rainwater harvesting legal in Georgia under the Water Stewardship Act. Snellville does not prohibit rain barrels or cisterns. GA Plumbing Code governs potable use connections.

Replacement trees required when removing regulated trees. Ratios scale by tree size — typically 1 inch DBH replacement per inch removed for standard trees, 2:1 or higher for specimens.

Snellville tree ordinance recognizes specimen/heritage trees (typically hardwoods 24+ inch DBH) with enhanced protection. Removal requires city arborist review and significantly more replacement.

Snellville requires a tree removal permit for regulated trees on residential and commercial property. Application reviewed by Planning Department; arborist assessment may be required for contested removals.

Snellville R-100 typical setbacks: 35 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear. R-75: 30 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear. Accessory structures: 5 ft side/rear, rear yard only.

Snellville limits impervious lot coverage by zoning district. R-100 typically 35% maximum impervious coverage. Includes house, driveway, patios, pools, and accessory structures.

Snellville residential districts limit principal structures to 35 ft (2.5 stories typical). Accessory structures limited to 15 ft. Commercial districts vary by zone.

Gwinnett County has open garbage market; Snellville residents contract individually. Bins at curb no earlier than 6 PM day before; must be removed by end of pickup day. Stored out of street view between collections.

No mandatory recycling in Snellville or Georgia. Participation voluntary via hauler subscription. Single-stream recycling accepted by most haulers. Gwinnett drop-off centers for glass.

Bulk items (furniture, appliances) via scheduled hauler pickup (varies by subscription). Free disposal at Gwinnett County Transfer Station with resident ID. Appliances with freon need tag.

Weekly residential trash + recycling pickup via chosen hauler. Most haulers use 95-gallon carts. Household trash only — no construction debris, hazardous waste, or tires in regular carts.

No-Solicitation signs are legally enforceable per O.C.G.A. §16-7-21 (criminal trespass). Violators commit misdemeanor trespass. Snellville supports no-knock registries through permitting.

Commercial solicitors/peddlers must get Snellville permit before door-to-door activity. Background check + ID badge required. Religious and political canvassers exempt.

Snellville does not require property owners to clear snow or ice from adjacent sidewalks. Metro Atlanta snow events are rare (1-2 days per year on average). Georgia has no statewide sidewalk clearing duty, and state highways are cleared by GDOT while county roads are handled by Gwinnett DOT.

Snellville typically permits 2-4 garage sales per residence per year, lasting 2-3 consecutive days each. Signs may be posted only on the property holding the sale - off-premises signs on poles/rights-of-way prohibited.

Snellville enforces International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) via code enforcement. Derelict structures, overgrown lots, and accumulated junk violate property maintenance standards. Complaints filed via City Hall.

Vacant lots subject to weed/grass height ordinance (typically 12 inches max) and nuisance provisions. Owners responsible for keeping lots clear of litter, junk, and overgrowth.

Residential solid waste service via Gwinnett County's franchised hauler system. Bins must be stored out of front-yard view except on collection day (typically 24 hours before/after pickup).

Garage sales typically limited to 3-4 per household per year. Consecutive-day sales count as one event. Excessive sales may be classified as unlicensed retail business.

Garage sales typically limited to 7 AM-6 PM or dawn-dusk. Overnight sales prohibited. Must comply with noise ordinance for any outdoor activity.

Snellville typically does not require a permit for residential garage sales under frequency limit. Some HOAs require separate approval. Signs may need placement compliance.

Home cultivation ILLEGAL in Georgia for any purpose, medical or recreational. Even registered low-THC patients cannot grow. Felony for any amount.

No recreational cannabis in Georgia. Low-THC oil dispensaries regulated by GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; only 6 statewide licensees. Snellville has no dispensary.

Not applicable. Snellville is an inland metro Atlanta city in Gwinnett County, approximately 250 miles from the Georgia coast. The Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (GA Code 12-5-280 et seq.) and Shore Protection Act do not apply here, and the DNR Coastal Resources Division has no jurisdiction.

Snellville participates in NFIP. Floodplain management via Chapter 42 of city code; FEMA FIRM panels effective 2008. Development in SFHA requires elevation certificate and floodplain permit.

Snellville is an NPDES Phase II MS4 permittee. Illicit discharge prohibited. Monthly stormwater utility fee funds infrastructure; new development requires water quality BMPs.

Land disturbance >1 acre requires E&S permit under GA Erosion & Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7). Snellville is a certified Local Issuing Authority via Chapter 36 of city code.

Grading permits required for land disturbance per Chapter 36. Must not divert stormwater onto adjacent properties. Follows GA Stormwater Management Manual (Blue Book).

Snellville does not maintain a mandatory rental property registry. Landlords operating as a business entity (LLC, corporation) must obtain a city occupation tax certificate. Gwinnett County does not require countywide rental registration. Inspections are complaint-driven through code enforcement.

Rent control is illegal in Georgia. O.C.G.A. §44-7-19 preempts all local rent regulation. Snellville cannot and does not limit rent increases.

Georgia is not a just-cause eviction state. Landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 60 days' notice per O.C.G.A. §44-7-7 without stating cause. Snellville has no local just-cause protection.

Snellville requires building and electrical permits for solar PV installations. Plan review includes structural capacity, fire setbacks, and interconnection with Georgia Power or Walton EMC.

Georgia has no state HOA solar access law. Snellville HOAs can legally restrict or prohibit rooftop solar panels. No state preemption protects homeowners from HOA denial.

Residential holiday decorations (Christmas lights, inflatables, etc.) generally exempt from sign ordinance. Must not block sight triangles or create traffic hazard.

Political signs protected under First Amendment + Reed v. Gilbert (2015). Snellville cannot restrict based on content. Size/placement rules must be content-neutral.

Temporary garage sale signs allowed on your own property only. Signs in public ROW, on utility poles, or on medians prohibited and removed by code enforcement.

Recreational drones follow FAA §44809: TRUST test, registration if >0.55 lb, 400 ft limit, VLOS, community-based org safety rules. No local Snellville restrictions.

Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Georgia HB 481 (2017) preempts local drone regulation. No additional Snellville permit required.

Light spilling onto neighboring property in a manner that creates nuisance is prohibited under Snellville nuisance provisions. Common standard: direct illumination should not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines.

Snellville has no dark-sky lighting ordinance. Georgia has no statewide dark-sky law. General standards in zoning code require downward-facing commercial fixtures to reduce glare onto neighbors.

Snellville parks closed sunset to sunrise per City Code §58. Briscoe Park and T.W. Briscoe Park Soccer Complex follow posted hours. Entry after hours is trespass.

Snellville City Code §38-31 juvenile curfew: under 17 prohibited in public places 11 PM-6 AM Sun-Thu, midnight-6 AM Fri-Sat. Standard exceptions apply.

Mobile vendors may operate on private commercial property with owner permission. No vending on public streets/ROW without special event permit. Residential zones prohibited.

Food trucks need GA Dept of Public Health mobile food service permit + Snellville business license. Gwinnett Environmental Health inspects. Commissary required.

Georgia prohibits local governments from setting minimum wages above state or federal levels under Title 34 preemption enacted through HB 234.

Georgia preempts local governments from requiring private employers to provide paid leave, sick time, or other employment benefits beyond state and federal law.

Georgia preempts local predictable scheduling and fair workweek ordinances, preventing cities and counties from regulating employer shift practices for private workers.

Georgia is a permitless concealed carry state under SB 319 (2022), allowing lawful weapons carriers to carry concealed handguns statewide subject to statutory location restrictions.

Georgia broadly preempts local firearms regulation under O.C.G.A. 16-11-173, reserving authority to the General Assembly while permitting limited local rules at government buildings and parks.

Georgia permits lawful weapons carriers to openly carry handguns in most public places, with statewide preemption limiting local restrictions on open carry.

Georgia permits any lawful weapons carrier or eligible person to carry a handgun in a private vehicle without a permit under O.C.G.A. 16-11-126.

Georgia requires private employers with 11 or more employees to use E-Verify under O.C.G.A. 36-60-6, with annual affidavit certification tied to business licenses.

Georgia prohibits sanctuary policies under O.C.G.A. 36-80-23 and HB 1105, requiring local governments and law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Georgia counties retain zoning authority for agricultural operations, balanced against the Right to Farm Act's nuisance protections for established farms.

Georgia's Right to Farm Act in O.C.G.A. 41-1-7 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought by neighbors and changing land uses.

Georgia does not prohibit plastic carryout bags statewide and has not enacted express preemption barring local action, though local bag restrictions remain rare.

Georgia imposes no statewide ban on polystyrene foam food service containers, leaving foam cups, plates, and clamshells widely available across the state.

Georgia has no statewide ban or upon-request rule for plastic straws, leaving food service operators free to provide single-use straws under standard health rules.

Georgia prohibits the sale of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products to anyone under 21, aligning state law with the federal Tobacco 21 standard.

Georgia does not impose a statewide ban on flavored tobacco or flavored vapor products, leaving sales lawful subject to age, licensing, and federal restrictions.

Georgia regulates vape and alternative nicotine retail sales under Title 16 Chapter 12 Article 8, requiring licensing, age verification, and product compliance for retailers.