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Purpose
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 The Quality of Life Unit is dedicated to educating and informing citizens of the codes and ordinances established for the county by the Board of Commissioners, which set minimum requirements and standards regarding property and structures to promote and protect the public health, safety, convenience, order, and general welfare of all its citizens. These minimum standards are designed to preserve and improve the quality of life for present and future citizens of the county and promote a sense of community, preserve the sanctity of the family, facilitate quiet and peaceful neighborhoods, limit congestion of motor vehicles, and control transiency.
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Enforcement
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This unit is comprised of 15 civilian Code Enforcement Officers and 3 civilian Code Enforcement Supervisors as well as 4 sworn Police Officers and a Police Sergeant. In 2011, the Code Enforcement Unit investigated 10,430 complaints, issued 10,403 notices of violation, issued 1827 citations, and removed 6897 illegal signs.
While located at One Justice Square, Officers are assigned geographic territories and are in the field during their workday. Officers not only respond to reported violations, but initiate cases as well. The primary function of the sworn Police Officers will be to proactively address areas in regards to crime statistics. Although not required, typically a Notice of Violation will be issued with a compliance deadline. Upon follow up, if the violation(s) still exists, a citation can be issued.
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Penalties
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Citation cases are heard in the Environmental Division of Recorders Court at 115 Stone Mountain Street in Lawrenceville. Each ordinance lists its penalties. For example, Property Maintenance violations are subject to a minimum $250 fine, not to exceed $1000 per day. Each day the violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Â Habitual violators are subject to 60 days in jail.
Information regarding common violations can be found below:
Gwinnett County Code Violation Explanation Sheet
Property Maintenance, Zoning, and Sign Information booklet
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Report Code Violation Online
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