The Georgia Outdoor Lighting Act (O.C.G.A. 12-6-220 et seq.) requires state-funded outdoor lighting to use full-cutoff or shielded fixtures to reduce light pollution. The act applies to state appropriations, not private property.
O.C.G.A. 12-6-220 through 12-6-228 require any outdoor lighting fixture installed using state funds, on state property, or on a state-funded highway project to be a full-cutoff luminaire that emits no light above the horizontal plane. Exemptions include emergency lighting, temporary holiday lighting, sports facility lighting, navigation lights, and fixtures under 1,800 lumens. Local governments are encouraged but not required to extend these standards. The law is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission for parks and the Department of Transportation for roadway lighting.
Non-compliant fixtures funded by state appropriations must be replaced. Project funding may be withheld until corrected.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Augusta, GA
Augusta regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturban...
Augusta, GA
Augusta addresses barking dogs through animal control and nuisance provisions. Dogs that bark persistently and disturb neighbors are considered a nuisance. A...
Augusta, GA
Augusta limits construction noise in and near residential areas. Construction activities are expected during standard daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM w...
Augusta, GA
Augusta-Richmond County regulates noise under Title 3, Chapter 6 of the code. Noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of neighboring re...
Augusta, GA
Augusta regulates on-street parking through its traffic code. Vehicles must comply with posted signs. Downtown Augusta has metered and time-limited parking a...
Augusta, GA
Augusta restricts RV and boat storage in residential areas. These vehicles should be stored behind the front building line, typically in side or rear yards. ...
See how Augusta's dark sky rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.