The City of Lawrenceville's Code Enforcement effort is assigned to the Planning and Development Department. Code Enforcement investigates and resolves violations of the City Code, Zoning Ordinance and Property Maintenance Ordinance. Our focus is to gain compliance with the cooperation of the Property Owners, Occupants or Agents.

Standards

All property owners and occupants are responsible for maintaining their properties in accordance with certain standards. These standards are designed to protect the environment and maintain the appearance and property values within the City of Lawrenceville. Review the Property Maintenance Ordinance
 

Code Violation Process

When encountering a code violation, Code Compliance Advisory Notices are issued as an initial step. Notices are intended to educate property owners, occupants, or agents with the types of violations, a corrective action, and a corrective date. Code Compliance Advisory Notices are not citations to appear in Court, but are an effort focused on working with the community to correct violations. Citations are only issued as a final means to correct the violation.

Types of Violations

The various types of violations for Commercial and Residential Enforcement are:

• Illegal Construction - Section 11.2 (building permits are required for most construction)
• Outdoor Storage (prohibited items stored outside a fully enclosed structure or business)
  • Residential
  • Commercial
• Property Maintenance (trash, debris, dead trees, high grass, exterior of buildings, etc.)
• Signs (regulations include quantity, size, type, and location)
• Unlicensed Businesses (an occupational tax certificate is required for all businesses)
• Zoning (junk vehicle storage, overcrowding, etc.)

Reporting Violations

• Online: Code Enforcement Complaint Form
• Email: Code Enforcement
• Phone: 678-407-6591
• In Person: Planning and Development Office