- UDO Effective Date for Projects Submitted Memorandum (PDF)
- UDO Effective Date for CDC Package and Bond Information (PDF)
- Unified Development Ordinance (PDF)
- Unified Development Ordinance Without the Appendix (PDF)
- Unified Development Ordinance Amendment UDOA2020-00003 (Amendment to Certain Provisions of the UDO Concerning Stormwater Management) (PDF)
Development Inspections Section
Development Inspections Section
The Development Inspection Section of the Department of Planning and Development is responsible for the site inspection of approved development plans in unincorporated Gwinnett County. This encompasses all new streets, nonresidential driveways, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, grassing, curbing, paving, landscaping, buffers, tree save areas and applicable conditions of rezoning or Special Use Permit approval.
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Specimen Tree Information
For preliminary site visits the Development Inspections Section has arborists on staff that will meet with the developer's professional (certified arborist, landscape architect or urban forester) on a proposed site to discuss and verify that a tree meets the specimen tree identification criteria that is listed in the Unified Development Ordinance. To schedule an appointment for a preliminary site visit call 678.518.6000.
Steps for Preliminary Site Visit for Specimen Tree Inspection (PDF)
For Specimen Tree Concept Plans, the Development Plan Review section reviews the plans that are required after the preliminary site visit and before a commercial development or residential development is permitted. A Specimen Tree Concept Plan is required when there are specimen tree(s) present on the site. Specimen Tree Concept Plans show the existing specimen trees, critical root zones of the specimen trees, proposed building footprint, parking, driveways, existing and proposed utilities and conceptual detention. For questions regarding the Specimen Tree Concept Plan call 678.518.6000 or visit our office.
Specimen Tree Removal Authorization Form (PDF)
Specimen Tree Forms
Certificate of Development Conformance (CDC)
A Certificate of Development Conformance (CDC) must be submitted and accepted prior to approval of a Final Plat or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) or Certificate of Completion (C.C.) for any project included in a Development Permit except for single-family and two-family structures. The CDC serves as certification by the owner that all site work and construction has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and permits, and that all improvements intended for maintenance, supervision and/or dedication to the public are in compliance with the applicable standards, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
Authorization to submit the CDC for each project is granted by Development Inspections staff. An electronic (PDF only) copy of the CDC must be submitted online through the County plan review portal at https://aca-prod.accela.com/GWINNETT/Welcome.aspx. (Click here to download the required CDC forms and instructions.) The Department of Planning and Development is committed to completing review of the submitted CDC within five (5) business days following the date of receipt. Customers receive email notification regarding the status of the electronic copy CDC review including instructions for submitting the original signed copy of the approved CDC.
For assistance with online submittal, contact Susan Owen at 678.518.6034 or susan.owen@gwinnettcounty.com. For all other questions or additional information, contact Scott Medders directly at 678.518.6074 (office) / 678.414.8370 (cell) or scott.medders@gwinnettcounty.com.
Certificate of Development Conformance (CDC) Forms and Instructions (PDF)
Stream Buffer Mitigation Bank Ordinance
Zoning Overlay District Regulations and Maps
- Centerville/Georgia Highway 124 Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Civic Center Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Georgia Highway 124/324/Hamilton Mill Road Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Grayson/Georgia Highway 20 Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Mall of Georgia Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
Additional Links
Schedule a Development Inspection
Development inspections for a site development permit are scheduled by contacting the development inspector assigned to the project. Advance notice of at least two (2) business days is necessary to ensure timely service.
Contact Information
| Staff and Email | Title | Phone Number |
| Development Inspections Section | 678.518.6000 | |
| Scott Medders | Chief Development Inspector | 678.414.8370 |
| William Daniel | Development Inspector | 404.771.1357 |
| Wesley Moon | Development Inspector | 678.414.8583 |
| Eric Lee | Development Inspector | 678.414.6675 |
| David Leggett | Development Inspector | 678.294.4391 |
| Jesse Harp | Development Inspector | 678.294.4421 |
| Location: | Phone: | Office Hours |
| 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 300 | 678.518.6000 (office) | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m |
| Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 | 678.518.6028 (fax) | Monday through Friday |
| Directions from Google Maps |
Contact Development Inspections staff directly based on the Section Staff Contact Information displayed above during 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Monday – Friday) or by text message 24/7.
