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The Gwinnett County Zoning Resolution defines household pets as those species customarily raised to live with and be dependent on humans. These pets include dogs, cats, limited numbers of rabbits and purebred Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs. Hobby breeding of purebred dogs or pedigree cats by individuals is permitted as a home occupation only when the animals are sold directly to individual persons and are not bred or sold for commercial sale, research or other purpose.
Chickens and goats, whether kept as pets, for personal use, or for sale, are not permitted in most residential areas. Also included in the definition of livestock are horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and other hoofed animals; poultry, ducks, geese and other live fowl; and mink, foxes and other animals customarily raised in captivity for the harvesting of their skins. The keeping of livestock is restricted in most residential areas.
Violations of the Gwinnett County Zoning Resolution are prosecuted in the Environmental Division of Gwinnett County Recorder's Court and are subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 and/or 60 days in jail for each day of violation. To report possible violations, please call the Police Services Quality of Life Unit Hotline at 770.513.5004 or click here to report online.
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