Removed regulated trees must be replaced inch-for-inch (typically 1:1 for routine removal, 2:1 or 3:1 for specimen/heritage). Replacement trees must be native or approved species from the city tree list.
Lawrenceville requires replacement plantings to maintain tree canopy. Standard ratio is inch-for-inch DBH replacement using 2-3 inch caliper nursery stock. Specimen and heritage tree replacement triples or more. If replacement on-site isn't feasible, a payment in lieu goes to the city tree fund (typical $100-$300 per caliper inch). Approved species list emphasizes native oaks, maples, hickories, and dogwoods; avoids invasives.
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Lawrenceville Code Enforcement investigates property maintenance violation...
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Commercial vehicles over 1-ton rating or with commercial lettering prohibited from overnight parking in residential zones. Semi-trucks and trailers banned in...
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Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link restricted from front yards. Historic district requires tradition...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft (measured from bottom of footing) require building permit and engineered design. Walls in setbacks must not affect drainage onto ne...
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Front yard fences max 4 ft; side and rear yard fences max 6 ft in residential zones. Fences over 6 ft require building permit. Corner lot sight-triangle rest...
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Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches tall per GA Residential Code Appendix G (IRC). Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Openings cannot exceed 4 i...
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