Memorial Day Closure Notice
The Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day.
Change in Peachtree Corners Services
Gwinnett County no longer provides zoning, plan review, permitting or inspection services within the city limits of Peachtree Corners (with the exception of Water/Sewer and Fire Plan Review services).  Peachtree Corners is responsible for enforcing all regulations related to these activities, including variances and appeals from any decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals. The Department of Planning and Development will continue to inspect projects that have previously issued active permits. Please contact the city with any questions. Contact information is as follows:

City of Peachtree Corners City Hall
147 Technology Parkway Suite 200
Norcross, Georgia 30092
678-691-1200

Zoning Administrator: Lynn Pierson 678-691-1200
Building Official: Chris Keown 678-691-1207
Permit Technician: Ruby Biggers 678-691-1201
New Solid Waste Fee Procedures

NEW SOLID WASTE FEE PROCEDURES

ONLY APPLIES TO NEW BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED AFTER 1/1/13

Gwinnett County requires that a Residential Service Fee be paid to the County for collection, transportation, and disposal or processing of residential municipal solid waste, residential recovered materials, bulky waste, and/or white goods. Your Certificate of Occupancy (CO) will be issued after the Residential Service Fee has been paid. See instructions outlined below.

  • When the permit is issued, your CO will be placed in a hold status until the Residential Service Fee has been paid.
  • The amount of the fee will be calculated based on the issuance date in accordance with the rate established by the County. For 2013, the rate is $18.65 per month.
  • When you are ready to obtain your CO, please visit the Solid Waste Office at 446 W Crogan St, Suite 100, Lawrenceville GA to pay by check, cash or credit card.  You may also call our office at 770-822-7141 to pay by credit card.
  • Once paid, the Solid Waste Office will lift the hold on issuance of the CO.

2030 Water & Wastewater Master Plan

New Development Division Customer Service Hours
Beginning Friday August 10, 2012 Suite 150 and 125 Customer Service counters will open @ 9:00 am on Fridays. For more information, please see the memorandum below:

New Development Division Customer Service Hours (PDF)
Changes to the Special Inspection Process for New Commercial Buildings
Effective Monday, October 1, 2012, the Department of Planning and Development will implement several changes to the special inspections process for new commercial buildings in accordance with the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code (Chapter 17). Supplemental documentation prepared by design professionals, contractors, and special inspectors may be required during permitting and construction. Refer to the Special Inspections Program for details. Please contact the following persons for assistance:

  • Inspections - Joel Rodriguez (Inspections Manager) at 678.518.6035
  • Plan Review - Marcus Canada (Building Plan Review Manager) at 678.518.6043

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 

The State of Georgia requires a license from the State Licensing Board for residential builders and general contractors (Effective July 1, 2008). 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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