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Outdoor Lighting in Duluth, GA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Duluth is not a designated IDA Dark-Sky community but the UDC requires exterior lighting to be shielded/downcast and not create glare or light trespass. Commercial lighting must meet cutoff fixture standards. No specific lumen or Kelvin limits in residential zones.

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Some Restrictions

Light Trespass

Duluth UDC prohibits exterior lighting that spills onto neighboring properties or creates glare visible from public streets. Neighbors may file code complaints; enforcement typically requires the owner to reaim, shield, or lower wattage of offending fixtures.

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Some Restrictions

Looking for Gwinnett County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Duluth city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Gwinnett County