Gwinnett County, GA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)
Key Facts
- Base cap
- 3.0 FAR / 75 ft
- Max with bonuses
- 5.0 FAR / up to 300 ft
- Approval needed
- Director or BOC concept plan
- District
- MU-R Regional Mixed-Use only
Summary
In the MU-R Regional Mixed-Use District, unincorporated Gwinnett caps base development at 3.0 FAR and 75 feet, but developers can earn bonus FAR up to 5.0 through listed amenities.
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and maximum height of development, without density bonuses, within the MU-R District shall be 3.0 FAR and 75 feet in maximum height, unless otherwise approved as a zoning condition by the Board of Commissioners or through density bonuses outlined in this UDO. Additional bonuses as listed below may be granted by the Director or as a zoning condition by the Board of Commissioners, subject to the approval of a site-specific concept plan.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 9).
Full Breakdown
Gwinnett County's UDO sets a 3.0 FAR / 75-foot base cap for the MU-R Regional Mixed-Use District. Developers can exceed that by earning bonus FAR through a published amenity table, extra common area, conservation land, structured parking, affordable units, LEED certification, multiuse paths, and more, up to a total maximum of 5.0 FAR, with building height rising to as much as 300 feet at the top bonus tier. Bonuses over the base require Director or Board of Commissioners approval of a site-specific concept plan.
Violations & Fines
Building beyond base 3.0 FAR/75 ft without an approved bonus concept plan is a zoning violation subject to UDO enforcement under Chapter 120.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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