Outdoor Lighting in Forsyth County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Forsyth County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Forsyth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Light Trespass & Shielding
Forsyth County's UDC § 16-4.25 caps light crossing property lines: no more than one foot-candle at any residential or agricultural line and two foot-candles at a public street, commercial, or industrial line. Fixtures must be Full Cutoff to limit spillage.
Forsyth County Light Trespass Limits
Some RestrictionsForsyth County UDC § 16-4.25
outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light spillage to not more than one (1) foot-candle along any residential or agricultural property line and two (2) foot-candles at any public street right-of-way, commercial, or industrial property line
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