Tree removal permit required for protected trees on all parcels. Application submitted to Planning & Development with site plan, tree survey, and proposed replacement plan.
Suwanee requires a tree removal permit before removing any protected tree (typically hardwoods at or above the DBH threshold in the Unified Development Code). Application requires a site plan showing existing tree locations, DBH, species, and proposed replacements or fee-in-lieu. Emergency hazard removal allowed with after-the-fact documentation (arborist report, photos). Clearing for new construction is reviewed as part of the development/land disturbance permit process. GA Erosion & Sedimentation Act applies to land disturbance over 1 acre.
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Suwanee enforces Gwinnett County's animal nuisance ordinance. Continuous barking for 15+ minutes or intermittent barking for 30+ minutes constitutes a nuisan...
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Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM is prohibited. Outdoor events at Town Center Park and commercial venues require a sound permit from...
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Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays and holidays in Suwanee. Outside these windows requires a speci...
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RVs, boats, and trailers in Suwanee residential zones must be stored in side or rear yards, screened from street view, per Suwanee Unified Development Code (...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Suwanee Code Enforcement handles inoperable vehicles on residential proper...
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Suwanee UDC requires residential driveways be paved (concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers). Max width at right-of-way typically 20–24 ft for single-family. ...
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