Frequently Asked Questions

Responsibility for Exterior Maintenance

The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit, or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit, or premises which they occupy and control. 

Yards. All premises yards and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds in excess of 12 inches in height. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.

Trees, shrubs, or Vegetation. All trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the premises that block visibility of oncoming traffic from driveways or road intersections that are a danger to the public, or that are in advanced stages of rot, decay, or dying, as determined by the city arborist, shall be moved or removed and disposed of by the premises owner in a manner approved by the city.

Inoperable Motor Vehicles. Except in areas allowed by the Zoning Code, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept, or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.

Pools and Spas. Swimming pools and similar structures, such as spas and hot tubs, shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free of algae and mosquitoes, and kept in good repair. 

Exterior Walls and Fences. All exterior walls and fences shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration. All damaged or missing portions of a fence shall be replaced with comparable materials and shall be attached to the existing portion of the fence. Fences shall not be externally braced in lieu of replacing or repairing structural members.

Trash or Garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. 

Insect and Rodent Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.  The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure.  The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house, or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property.

View the Full City of Peachtree Corners Property Maintenance Code

What is an interior property maintenance violation?

All residential rental properties in the City of Peachtree Corners must be maintained consistent with the International Property Maintenance Code and City of Peachtree Corners Maintenance Code. If your apartment or rental home is damaged, improperly maintained, unsanitary, or unsafe, there may be a violation of County codes that the property owner is required to fix.

What are some examples of interior code violations that Code Enforcement can help correct?

Interior code violations include leaking pipes, broken toilets, electrical hazards, broken windows or doors, structural damage, or any unsafe or unsanitary condition that is the responsibility of the landlord, property manager, or property owner to maintain.

General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound, and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. 

Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in a good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking, or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed, or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. 

Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony, porch, deck, or other walking surface shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition and in good repair. 

Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. 

Light and Ventilation. Every habitable space shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. The minimum total glazed area for every habitable space shall be 8 percent of the floor area of such room. Every habitable space shall have at least one openable window. The total openable area of the window in every room shall be equal to at least 45 percent of the minimum glazed area required 

Plumbing and Fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in good working order and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks, and defects, and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition

Water System. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, drinking fountain, water closet, or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or an approved private water system. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained, and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 110°F (43°C). 

Residential Heating. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality indicated in the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings (IECC). 

Electric. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and Section 605.

View the Full City of Peachtree Corners Maintenance Code

There are two ways to report an observation/violation:

• You can access the Report It page on the city's website.
• Call City Hall directly – 678-691-1200.

Correct the violation either before or by the corrective action date given. If for any reason you are unable to come into compliance within the time frame given or have questions, please call the Code Enforcement Officer who issued the NOV to discuss the violation/resolution.

Our Code Enforcement team works with the community through communication and education with a goal of voluntary compliance - while encouraging responsible property maintenance.

Our Code Enforcement Officers will answer questions and investigate concerns from citizens on a wide variety of issues. Depending on the nature of the concern and the results of the inspection, the Officer visits the reported property and works with the property owner/resident to correct any issues found. Depending on the type/size of the violation, there may be more than one follow-up inspection required.

From the date the Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued, the owner/resident is given a specific time frame in which to correct violation(s) and come into compliance. A NOV can be verbal, a door hanger, a written notice and, at times, a phone call.

Please contact the Gwinnett County Non-Emergency Police Department at 770-513-5700 for all parked or abandon vehicles on the street in the City of Peachtree Corners.

Local and State Governments control and manage encroachments within the rights-of-way by a permitting process. Any encroachments or installations not permitted by the local and state governments are considered illegal and are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. Unauthorized encroachments impede the rights-of-way management and create traffic safety issues and delays during City infrastructure or utility maintenance or installations.

No. Irrigation is not considered a utility and cannot be installed within the right of way. Maintenance and damage to any irrigation facilities in the right of way are not the responsibility of the city or utility companies.

No, the City does not regulate utilities. By state law, we cannot prohibit the access to the public right of way by utility companies or their contractors.

The City does have a permit process for utilities to follow so the city can be as aware as possible of upcoming work, the scope of that work and the schedule.

Contact information should be included in notices given by the utility company.  Below are contact numbers for major utilities in the area:

• Google Fiber: 877-454-6959
• Georgia Power: 888-891-0938
• AT&T: 404-896-3880, Option 5
• Atlanta Gas Light: 770-994-1946
• Comcast: 800-266-2278

Use the City’s Report It page or call the Georgia Department of Transportation at 404-631-1990.

• Buford Highway
• Holcomb Bridge Road (from the City Limits to Jimmy Carter Blvd.)
• Jimmy Carter Boulevard
• Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (from the South West City Limits to Jimmy Carter Blvd.) 
• Peachtree Parkway

Right-of-way (ROW) can be defined in a variety of ways, but in general land terms, it is the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific route through grounds or property belonging to another.

A right-of-way allows local and state governments to construct and maintain roads, stormwater systems and sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular movement. ROWs are also used by the utility companies (Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, Cable, Fiber Optic etc.), to install and maintain their utilities.

Often a plat or survey will show the property line up to the ROW that is managed by the government. (Note: An exception to this is when the ROW is a permanent easement.  In this case, the government has permanent and perpetual access to the property in the easement, but the property owner still retains legal ownership to the entirety of the parcel. There is little practical difference between these two types of ROWs. The distinction is a legal one.)

Right-of-way responsibilities as defined by the policy include but are not limited to landscaping maintenance, grass cutting and tree maintenance in a manner consistent with City of Peachtree Corners code. Property owners must also refrain from the installation of permanent structures within the right-of-way such as irrigation systems, fences and walls, or any object that can obscure line of sight.

• Amwiler Road 
• Bush Road
• Crooked Creek Road
• East Jones Bridge Road
• Holcomb Bridge Road (between Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard)
• Jones Mill Road
• Medlock Bridge Road
• Peachtree Corners Circle
• Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (from Jimmy Carter Boulevard to the North East City Limits)
• South Berkeley Lake Road
• South Old Peachtree Road
• Spalding Drive
• West Jones Bridge Road
• Winters Chapel Road

When sidewalks are present one should always use them, regardless of which side of the road it is on. Walking against traffic (left side of the road) is the recommended way to walk along a road that does not have sidewalks because walking against traffic allows pedestrians to establish and maintain eye contact with opposing drivers and assists pedestrians with the ability to see possible dangers coming their way.

When you are walking with the flow of traffic, you only have your ears to rely on to alert you of anything coming, which can occasionally be a little startling and would impact your ability to make good decisions. To be on the safe side please always use sidewalks when available, and if sidewalks are not present, please walk against traffic.

There is no universal rule or measurement to locate the ROW.  In most cases, ROWs are deeded to the local government when a developer creates a subdivision plat and records it as a Final Plat. The ROW is shown in an Exhibit to a closing deed when a house is purchased, with iron pins indicating the property corner/ROW boundary. Developments are created differently, and during construction road pavement may not be centered in the ROW and may fluctuate in width.  The width of ROWs varies depending on road classification, ranging from 40-foot to 120-foot.  It is not accurate to describe a ROW as being a set distance from the edge of the road.

For approximate ROW locations please see the City’s map. Click to view the City Parcels’ layer and the ROW lines are what is not included in a parcel. You can also use the ruler tool to get an approximate measurement.

Use the City’s Report It page or call Gwinnett County Department of Transportation at 770-822-7474.

Call the Department of Water Resources at 678-376-7000.

The resident should contact the utility company regarding property restoration or compensation for damage.

Homeowners are required to obtain a tree removal permit to remove a tree that is located in a required Zoning Buffer, Conservation Area, Open Space, Chattahoochee River Corridor or designated Tree Save Area; or if the tree is a specimen tree (see below). If the tree is located outside of the previously mentioned areas, the homeowner can remove a tree from their property without a permit; however, property owners are required to keep at least two live trees and any specimen trees.

Submit or download the tree removal permit application using the links that follow. Your request should include documentation showing the location, species, and approximate size of all existing trees noting the trees to be removed. You can submit the application online or email it.

• Tree Removal Application (1 to 3 trees)
• Tree Removal Application (4 or more trees)

There is no fee for a tree removal permit. The only associated cost is when you have tree recompense mitigation requirements for removal of a landmark/specimen tree.

Contact Public Works at 678-691-1200.

If your lot is within 2,000 linear feet from the Chattahoochee River, the property is located in the River Corridor (see the Chattahoochee River Corridor map on our Maps page.)

• Any hardwood tree 28 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree (a hardwood tree loses its leaves in the winter, and a tree that is green all year, such as a pine tree, is considered a softwood tree.)
• Any softwood tree 30 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree.
• A native flowering tree 12 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree (such as a dogwood).
• The diameter of a tree is measured at 4.5 feet above the ground.

Property Owners should contact the Public Works Department at 678-691-1200 prior to removal. If the tree is healthy, we recommend you consult with an arborist or urban forester for information about proper pruning and care. Certified arborists can be found at the International Society of Arboriculture website.

Contact Public Works at 678-691-1200.

Contact the City of Peachtree Corners Public Works Department for all fallen trees on city streets, or for assistance with County or State Roads call 678-691-1200. For the Gwinnett Department of Transportation, call 770-822-7400, and for the Georgia Department of Transportation, call 404-656-5267.

190 feet.

18 feet, which meets the Georgia Department of Transportation's requirements.

Approximately 45 feet.

14 feet.

It is a thrust arch style bridge.

Michael Baker, Inc., an engineering firm located right here in Peachtree Corners.

Prior to signing a lease or purchasing a property, we recommend confirming that the proposed business location is appropriately zoned for your proposed business. Please email the Community Development Department with the proposed business address and a detailed description of your proposed business for confirmation. Emails should be sent to zoning@peachtreecornersga.gov.

If no, Visit the Gwinnett County ZIP Portal to schedule a fire inspection with (and pay) Gwinnett County to obtain a county fire Certificate of Occupancy. You will need to submit this with your completed Business License Application.

If yes, Contact Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-963-5132. For grease traps, contact Gwinnett County Water and Sewer Division at 678-518-6240. If an Alcohol Beverage License is needed call 678-691-1208.

If yes, complete the Temporary Sign Permit application.

If no, obtain and complete a New Business Application Packet (PDF) Available Online or at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway. Application can be submitted in person, via U.S. Mail, or via email at businesslicense@peachtreecornersga.gov.

Submit completed form with copy of Gwinnett County Fire Certificate of Occupancy, copy of lease, notarized affidavits, and picture identification to the Business License Officer who can be reached at 678-691-1208.

Yes. The Gwinnett Helpline, 770-995-3339, is available as a resource for information and referrals for emergency shelter, health services, child care, substance abuse, employment, counseling, food, legal services and other family challenges. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Gwinnett Helpline at 770-995-3339 or visit their website for more information.

• Station 1
  165 Lawrenceville Street
  Norcross, GA 30071
• Station 4
  5550 Spalding Drive
  Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 
• Station 11
  5885 Live Oak Parkway
  Norcross, GA 30093
• Station 19
  3275 N Berkeley Lake Road NE
  Duluth, GA, 30096

Noise Issues: For non-emergencies citizens should call 770-513-5700 for the Gwinnett County Police Department. For emergencies call 9-1-1.

The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter enforces animal control laws and shelters animals that have strayed, gotten lost, or been turned over for adoption.

The shelter is located at:
884 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
Phone: 770-339-3200

Fire and Emergency services are provided to Peachtree Corners residents and businesses by Gwinnett County through an intergovernmental agreement with the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Headquarters
408 Hurricane Shoals Road, NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

For Emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 678-518-4800.

Police services are provided to Peachtree Corners residents and businesses by Gwinnett County through an intergovernmental agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department .

Office hours: 
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
For Emergencies, call 911

Phone: 770-513-5190 (for information and police reports)

Phone: 770-513-5700 (for non-emergencies)

Gwinnett County’s 911 is responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Units.

The center is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

The City of Peachtree Corners maintains a zero millage rate and does not impose property taxes. However, property and motor vehicle taxes are levied by Gwinnett County. For more information visit the county's Tax Commissioner page, or read the county's guide entitled Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Facts (PDF).

Please contact the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor’s Office in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

• Residential Property: Email Residential Property, Phone: 770-822-7200
• Commercial Property: Email Commercial Property, Phone: 770-822-7200
• Business inventory and equipment, boats or aircraft: Email Business Inventory, Phone: 770-822-7220
• Taxpayer Services: Email Taxpayer Services, Phone: 770-822-7200

You may also see the City Limits map on our Maps page.

Vehicle registrations are done at the County Tax Commissioner’s / Tag Office. There is a Gwinnett County Tag Office located at 6135 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 201B, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092.

For more information visit the county's Tax Commissioner page, or read the county's guide entitled Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Facts (PDF).

Yes. All property owners in Peachtree Corners pay property taxes to Gwinnett County. Property tax bills will continue to come from the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner's Office. You will receive one bill, with a notation of the taxes designated for the county, the City, and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Currently, Fire Districts are not reflected on the tax bill. (Beginning with the billing in 2013, there will be a service district for county fire and EMS and a second service district for County Police Services on the tax bills for Peachtree Corners property owners).  

Contact Information

Email Gwinnett Property Taxes
Phone: 770-822-8800

 Read the county's brochure, Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Facts (PDF).

A new solid waste hauler, Waste Management, began providing garbage and recycling collection services to Peachtree Corners residents on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. For more information or to start service call Waste Management at 404-794-6707 or 888-964-9730 or send an email to Waste Management Customer Service.

See our Trash Pickup & Recycle Information page or visit the Waste Management website for more details.

Property Owners should contact the Public Works Department at 678-691-1200 prior to removal. If the tree is healthy, we recommend you consult with an arborist or urban forester for information about proper pruning and care. Certified arborists can be found at the Isa Arbor website.

Homeowners are required to obtain a tree removal permit to remove a tree that is located in a required Zoning Buffer, Conservation Area, Open Space, Chattahoochee River Corridor or designated Tree Save Area; or if the tree is a specimen tree. If the tree is located outside of the previously mentioned areas, the homeowner can remove a tree from their property without a permit; however, property owners are required to keep at least two (2) live trees and any specimen trees.

Submit or download the tree removal permit application using the links below. Your request should include documentation showing the location, species, and approximate size of all existing trees noting the trees to be removed. You can submit the application online or email it.

Tree Removal Application (1-3 trees)

Tree Removal Application (4 or more trees)

Contact Public Works at 678-691-1200.

If your lot is within 2,000 linear feet from the Chattahoochee River, the property is located in the River Corridor (see the Chattahoochee River Corridor map on our Maps page.)

There is no fee for a tree removal permit. The only associated cost is when you have tree recompense mitigation requirements for removal of a landmark/specimen tree.

Contact the City of Peachtree Corners Public Works Department for all fallen trees on city streets, or for assistance with County or State Roads call 678-691-1200. For the Gwinnett Department of Transportation, call 770-822-7400, and for the Georgia Department of Transportation, call 404-656-5267.

Contact Public Works at 678-691-1200.

• Any hardwood tree 28 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree (a hardwood tree loses its leaves in the winter, and a tree that is green all year, such as a pine tree, is considered a softwood tree.)
• Any softwood tree 30 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree.
• A native flowering tree 12 inches or larger in diameter is considered a specimen tree (such as a dogwood).

The diameter of a tree is measured at 4.5 feet above the ground.

The camera system is your property, and you have the right to refuse any requests.

In the event your video would be helpful to law enforcement, you would be contacted via the email provided on your registration form.  If you cannot be reached by email, you may receive a call at the number provided.

The contact information you provide may be accessed by law enforcement when investigating a crime near where your camera is located. Law enforcement may contact you to request a copy of any video captured by your camera system.

No. There is no cost associated with registration.

If a crime occurs in your area, law enforcement may contact you and ask if you're willing to share any video footage.

The form requests the owner’s first and last name, email address, cell phone number, location address, whether it is a business or residence, and the number of internal and/or external cameras.

Anyone who lives or operates a business within the city of Chicago is welcome to register the location of their private camera and aid in criminal investigations.

We will not share any information precluded by law.  Your data is classified as protected nonpublic data. The information can’t be disclosed in a public data request.

No. Neither the City nor law enforcement will have direct access to your camera system. Registering your camera with Connect Peachtree Corners is voluntary and provides the City and law enforcement, with the location of your cameras and a means to contact you if a crime occurs in the vicinity of where your cameras are located. Your authorization is always required for you to share camera footage.

When concerns about speeding on a residential street and a request for the installation of speed humps are received, City staff will conduct a traffic study at the site. The traffic counter will collect speed, volume, and direction data. The results of this study will indicate the severity of speeding on the street.  Depending upon the results of the speed study, a speed hump layout may be prepared and then sent with a petition to the citizen making the request. A percentage of the property owners along the affected street will have to approve the layout on a formal petition before the proposal is forwarded to the City Council for approval. The petition process allows the neighborhood to make the decision if speed humps are the appropriate tool for them.

The speed hump installation costs are paid by the City and annualized assessments based on the costs associated with maintenance and repair of speed humps are added to the property tax bills at the end of the year. Each platted lot, whether developed or not, will be subject to the assessed charges on the street where speed humps are installed. The rate for participation in the Speed Hump Program will be assessed annually per property in the defined service area.

Speed humps are not used to slow traffic at a given point, but rather to reinforce a safe speed along a street or street section. In most applications, they are spaced between 300 – 500 feet apart since studies in Georgia and across the nation indicate that this is the most effective method to reduce the 85th percentile speed to between 25 and 30 mph.  The first hump in a series is located near a controlled intersection to deter a motorist approaching a speed control district at excessive speeds. Speed humps are not located on hills with a grade greater than eight percent.

Stop signs are used to assign right-of-way at busy intersections. National standards have been established to determine when stop signs are warranted, taking into consideration traffic volume, sight distance, and accident history. Engineering studies across the nation have shown that multi-way stops do not work well as speed control devices. While speeds decrease in the immediate vicinity of unwarranted stop signs, speeds often increase between stop signs as drivers “make up for lost time,” thus any effect that they have on speeds is purely local. 

Stop signs also increase air pollution, waste fuel, and create more traffic noise. Most drivers are reasonable and prudent. When confronted with unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions, motorists are more likely to violate them, which often leads to contempt for other traffic signs. For this reason, the Gwinnett Department of Transportation does not recommend multi-way stop signs for speed control.

Peachtree Corners uses a neighborhood-driven approach to residential speed control. For the speed humps to be effective, the installation should be supported by the property owners along the subject street. The City’s staff is responsible for managing the Speed Hump Program, while the property owners are responsible for obtaining community support.

The petition coversheet, which should be read by all affected property owners, outlines the aspects of the Speed Hump Program. The property owners of the affected street, or defined service area, will become a part of a special assessment district of properties that will directly benefit from the speed hump installation.

Once approved by the City Council, this special assessment district will be charged the annual maintenance fee on their property tax bill. Residents on other streets will not be affected since they will not be within the special assessment district and thus are not eligible to sign the petition.

Peachtree Corners uses devices called speed humps, which are designed to achieve a specific result on vehicle operations without imposing an unacceptable or unreasonable safety risk. Motorists can travel along the street at speeds close to the posted speed limit with little or no discomfort. Speed bumps, on the other hand, are abrupt devices designed to be crossed at slow speeds and are mostly used in parking lots or private driveways.