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.
Duluth UDC Article 6 lighting standards require all exterior lighting to be full-cutoff (fixture shields the bulb and directs light downward), preventing illumination of adjacent properties or the night sky. Commercial parking lot lighting typically capped at 0.5 footcandles at property lines. Residential security and decorative lighting is regulated through nuisance standards — lights that shine directly into neighbor windows can be cited. Georgia has no statewide dark-sky law.
Lighting violation: $100-$500 fine; may require fixture replacement or shielding.
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Construction noise typical Duluth hours 7 AM-7 PM weekdays, 9 AM-6 PM Saturdays, prohibited Sundays and holidays. Emergency repairs exempt. Verify active hou...
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Duluth Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 (Offenses) prohibits unreasonable noise audible beyond property lines. Quiet hours typically 11 PM-7 AM weekdays, midnig...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under state law GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Duluth Code Compliance enforces removal of inoperable or abandon...
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RVs, boats, trailers, and campers may NOT be stored in front yards or driveways visible from the street in residential zones. Must be parked in rear yard, si...
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Residential driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) and meet zoning district setback requirements. Curb cuts require a permit from Duluth Publ...
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Duluth residential fence height: 4 ft in front yard, 6 ft in rear/side yards. Corner lots have visibility triangle restrictions (typically 3 ft max within 25...
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