Gwinnett County, GA: Development Inspections Section

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Development Inspections Section

The Development Inspection Section of the Department of Planning and Development is responsible for the site inspection of approved development plans in unincorporated Gwinnett County. This encompasses all new streets, nonresidential driveways, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, grassing, curbing, paving, landscaping, buffers, tree save areas and applicable conditions of rezoning or Special Use Permit approval.

Contact Information
Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development Development Inspections Section One Justice Square 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 150 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 678.518.6070 (office) 678.518.6275 (fax) pnd@gwinnettcounty.com Hours of Operation: 7:00-5:00 Monday through Friday

Request a Development Inspection Online
The Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development is pleased to provide citizens, businesses, and visitors access to our new online application services that includes requesting a development inspection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a minimum of down time for site maintenance. Gwinnett County Citizen Access Citizen Access User Guide (PDF)

Interactive Voice Response Inspection Request System (IVR)
Development Inspections can also be requested over the phone. The Gwinnett County Interactive Voice Response Inspection Request System (IVR) is available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Please call 678.518.6277 to schedule an inspection. Interactive Voice Response Inspection Request System (IVR) User Manual (PDF)

Buffer, Landscape and Tree Ordinance (BLT)
Buffer, Landscape, and Tree Ordinance (PDF) Buffer, Landscape, and Tree Ordinance Amendment BLT2003-001 (PDF) Buffer, Landscape, and Tree Ordinance Amendment BLT2007-001 (PDF) Buffer, Landscape, and Tree Ordinance and Handbook (PDF) Tree Removal Information for Homeowners (PDF)

Development Regulations
Land Development and Permitting Process Flow Chart (PDF) Development Assistance Handbook (PDF) Development Regulations (PDF) Traffic Calming Design Guide (Department of Transportation) (PDF) Development Regulations Standard Drawings

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
Erosion and Sediment Control Procedural Changes (PDF) Erosion and Sediment Control For Development Sites (PDF) Erosion and Sediment Control for Home Builders (PDF) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (PDF) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Amendment SEA2004-001 (PDF)

Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance
Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance (PDF) Stream Buffer Mitigation Bank Ordinance (PDF)

Zoning Overlay District Regulations and Maps

Additional Links
Certificate of Development Conformance Forms and Instructions (CDC Package) (PDF) Development Inspection Interactive Voice Response Inspection System Instructions Manual - IVR (PDF) Roadway Paving and Pressure Tests and TV Inspection Procedure Changes (PDF)

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