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 RestrictionsLight 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 RestrictionsLooking for Gwinnett County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Duluth city rules.
Outdoor Lighting in Gwinnett County →