Snellville tree ordinance recognizes specimen/heritage trees (typically hardwoods 24+ inch DBH) with enhanced protection. Removal requires city arborist review and significantly more replacement.
Specimen trees — usually hardwoods 24 inches DBH or greater, plus species-specific thresholds for healthy native oaks, poplars, and magnolias — are given elevated protection. Removal typically requires demonstration of hazard, disease, or unavoidable construction conflict. Replacement ratios 2:1 or greater for specimen trees, or fee-in-lieu to the city tree bank.
Unpermitted specimen tree removal: substantial per-tree fines (often $1,000+), mandatory replacement at 2:1 or higher ratio, and potential stop-work order on related construction.
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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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Snellville Code of Ordinances Chapter 46 (Offenses) restricts loud/unreasonable noise audible at property lines, generally 11 PM-7 AM. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 dis...
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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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