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Permits & Licensing

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1. Can I keep livestock/chickens on my property?

Yes, if you are within the City limits, you may keep livestock or chickens on your property per Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance, section 200.3.9 (Livestock, Keeping of (for personal utility). Please contact Planning and Development at Phone: 678-407-6583 if you have additional questions. If you are outside the City limits, visit the Gwinnett County Planning and Development Department at Phone: 678-518-6000.

2. How do I know if I need a permit for my home remodel/project?

If your project includes any electrical, plumbing, HVAC or structural work, a permit is required. Please contact Zoning and Planning 678-407-6583 for additional questions.

3. How do I obtain a residential construction permit?

If you are the homeowner, a permit application must be completed and accompanied by a homeowner affidavit. Please be aware that by completing the affidavit, you will be ensuring that all proposed work will be installed in accordance with applicable building codes.

If you are not the homeowner, a permit may only be issued to a state licensed General Contractor who has made application for a permit.

4. What are the zoning laws for constructing additions to a house?

Zoning regulations may be found in Article VII of the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance. Viewed at Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance

5. How do I submit a rezoning request?

Submit in person a completed Rezoning Application .

6. How do I apply for a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.)?

Once all final inspections have been passed, the General Contractor may apply for the C.O.

If you are requesting a C.O. from the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal for a commercial building please contact the Fire Marshal at 678-518-6000.

7. Can applications be submitted online?

Completed applications may only be submitted via mail or in person to the Planning and Zoning Department. Applications can be mailed to:

P.O. Box 2200

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

To submit an application in person, go to:

70 S Clayton Street

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

For more information, please call 678-407-6583.

8. How do I get a permit for an outdoor event at my business?

Contact Planning and Development well ahead of the scheduled event. Temporary Outdoor Activities are regulated by the Code of Ordinances and the Zoning Ordinance. You will need to complete the

9. How do I apply for a business license?

If you are within the Lawrenceville City Limits, you can download the Business License Application. Follow requirements specified in application and the form and payment must be submitted to City Hall in person. Please contact Planning and Development at 678-407-6583 to determine if you are within the City limits. If you are not within the City Limits, visit the Gwinnett County website for more information on business licenses. Click for more

10. How do I change the name on a business license?

If you are within the Lawrenceville City Limits, you can download the Business Change Request form. The form has a place for name change. Follow requirements specified in application and the form and payment must be submitted to City Hall in person.

Please contact Planning & Zoning at 678-407-6583 if you are uncertain if you within the City limits. If you are not within the City Limits, visit the Gwinnett County website for more information on business licenses.

View the Business Change Request (PDF). 

11. How do I renew my expired business license?

Visit our Renew a Business page.

12. Where can I get a survey of my property?

Contact the Deeds and Records office of Gwinnett County at 770-822-8100 to determine if a property survey has been recorded with the County. If a survey is not on file with the Deeds and Records Office, it may be necessary to have a licensed professional surveyor prepare one for you.

13. Where can I find more information about having a public assembly in the City of Lawrenceville?

The City of Lawrenceville Parades and Assemblies Ordinance contains all detailed information regarding this subject. 

Download the Public Assembly Application.

14. Where can I find property maintenance requirements?

Property maintenance requirements can be found in Chapter 10 of the General Code of Ordinances.

15. What size sign can I place on my business?

Sign regulations can be found in Article X of the Zoning Ordinance.

16. How do I apply for a marriage license?

For more information on applying for a marriage license, Visit the Gwinnett County website.

17. How do I obtain a copy of my marriage certificate?

For more information on obtaining a copy of a marriage certificate, visit the Gwinnett County website.

18. How do I legally block off sections of public road for an event?

For any event proposed within the City Limits, you should discuss your desires with the Communication and Community Development Department and the Police Department months ahead of the planned event. A Special Event Application should be completed and all associated deadlines should be met.  Please visit the Events Page for additional details.

City Directory.

19. What is required to become a state licensed contractor?

Contractors are licensed by the Georgia Secretary of State.

20. How long after my request can I expect my inspection?

While we try to perform inspections the day after the inspection is ordered, we have 2 business days to complete the inspection. For more information, please call 678-407-6583.

21. How do I have a variance heard by the Downtown Architectural Review Board?

Submit in person a completed Architectural Review Application.