No permit required for individual homeowner tree removal on an owner-occupied single-family lot in unincorporated Gwinnett in most cases. Permits required for development/redevelopment, specimen tree removal, and work in stream or wetland buffers.
Gwinnett's tree ordinance primarily regulates development activity rather than routine homeowner maintenance. Single-family homeowners generally do not need a permit to remove hazard or landscape trees on their own lot. However, any tree work associated with a land disturbance permit, grading permit, subdivision development, or within protected stream/wetland buffers (25-75 feet depending on stream type) requires review and a permit from Planning & Development.
Gwinnett County, GA
Gwinnett County Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 10) treats persistent barking as public nuisance. 20+ minutes continuous or intermittent barking disturbing...
Gwinnett County, GA
Amplified music audible at property line after 11 PM prohibited in unincorporated Gwinnett. Outdoor events require special event permit from county.
Gwinnett County, GA
UDO §230-20.4 restricts RVs, boats, and trailers in residential zones to side/rear yard, behind the front building line. Max one RV per lot. Cannot be occupi...
Gwinnett County, GA
Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles in unincorporated areas. Co...
Gwinnett County, GA
Driveways must be paved (concrete/asphalt/pavers) within 20 ft of right-of-way per UDO §230-5.2. One curb cut per lot unless corner lot. Max 30% front-yard c...
Gwinnett County, GA
UDO §230-20.5 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 12,500 lbs GVWR, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, or vehicles with 2+ axles in residential zones. Serv...
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