Presidents' Day Holiday Closure Notice
The Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Study Update
Ten years ago Gwinnett County initiated its first Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study in the area within and surrounding the Gwinnett Place Activity Center. The time has come to refresh the 2001 study! The Gwinnett LCI 10-year Update is a joint effort of the Gwinnett Place CID, Gwinnett County, and the Atlanta Regional Commission with anticipated completion in March 2012. Your voice is needed! Visit the project website to learn more.

Gwinnett Place LCI Study Update
Gwinnett Begins Unified Development Ordinance Project
The Department of Planning and Development has initiated the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Project. The UDO project includes preparing one Unified Development Ordinance that compiles many of the Department's existing regulations including the Zoning Resolution, Development Regulations, Sign Ordinance and others into one unified, streamlined document that is more accessible and understandable for the building and development community as well as the general public.

In addition to a new Ordinance, two Sector Plans or small area plans are being produced. Sector plans for various sections of the county were originally recommended in the 2030 Unified Plan. Two 2030 Unified Plan character areas have been selected for more in-depth analysis and policy recommendations - the more rural and undeveloped eastern portion of the county and the University Parkway Research and Development Corridor.

The entire project is scheduled to be completed by May, 2012. More specific information concerning this project can be found at Gwinnett UDO.
Planning Commission Meeting Videos Now Available
The Municipal-Gwinnett County Planning Commission generally holds a public hearing on a monthly basis to consider rezoning, Special Use Permit and other applications. Information including meeting videos and minutes for the Gwinnett County Planning Commission are now available on the County website. The Planning Commission meeting videos can be viewed at Planning Commission Meeting Videos approximately one to two days after the meeting. Planning Commission meeting minutes are usually available the day after the public hearing and are located at Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

The Planning Commission Public Hearing Meetings can also be viewed on TVgwinnett Live. Please see the Planning Commission Public Hearing Schedule for specific meeting dates.
State Licensing and Certification Information
Builder Licensing

Effective July 1, 2008, the State of Georgia will require a license from the State Licensing Board for residential builders and general contractors. Please see the Georgia Secretary of State website for complete information. Additional information is available at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association website.

State Contractor Licensing Information Package (PDF)

Erosion Certification

The State of Georiga has education and training certification requirements for persons involved with land disturbing activities. Anyone involved in land development, design, review, permitting, construction, monitoring, inspection, or any land-disturbing activity in Georgia must meet these new education requirements and be certified by the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Please see the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission website for complete information.
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