(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 18, 2025) – The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a temporary moratorium on select development applications while proposed changes to the County’s Unified Development Ordinance undergo public review.

The UDO governs land use, zoning, development and permitting across Gwinnett County. Proposed amendments include revisions to add or modify requirements for certain uses, specifically:

• Crematories (both stand-alone and as an accessory use to a funeral home)
• Emissions inspection establishments
• Fleet vehicle repair facilities
• Landscape supply businesses

During the moratorium, which will last no more than 45 days, the County will not accept applications for zoning map amendments, changes in conditions, special use permits, land disturbance permits, development permits or building permits for the identified uses.

The moratorium allows time for public hearings to be held before the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners as required by the Unified Development Ordinance and the state Zoning Procedures Law.

The moratorium will remain in effect through Oct. 31 unless the proposed amendments to the UDO are approved before that date.

For more information about Gwinnett County’s planning and zoning process, visit GwinnettCounty.com.