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Outdoor Lighting in Alpharetta, GA (2026)

1 verified outdoor lighting rules for Alpharetta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Light Trespass & Shielding

Sec. 36-69(a)(18)d of the Alpharetta Code of Ordinances tells the design review board that site and building lighting should not spill over onto adjacent properties and should be directed at the building to limit lighting of the night sky. The standard applies to projects the board reviews in the central business district, historic district, corridors of influence, and interchange districts.

Alpharetta Design Review Bars Light Spillover

Light Restrictions

Alpharetta Code of Ordinances § 36-69(a)(18)d

d.Excessive site and building lighting. Site and building lighting should be minimal, with lighting standards and levels being at the discretion of the board. Site lighting should not distract motorists or pedestrians traversing on or near the project site. Building lighting should not distract from the overall architecture of the building but should complement the building. Site or building li...

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